Wild Rice Lentils and Caramelized Onions

Prep Time 5 minutes Cook Time 25-30 minutes Serves 4-5     adjust servings

 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup green lentils
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 2 cups finely chopped onions
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 T olive oil

Instructions

In a small saucepan, add the green lentils and water.  Bring to a boil, then turn down, cover and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed. Set aside.

Cook the rice according to the package instructions. While the rice is cooking, add the onions, garlic and oil to a large saute pan. Cook the onions down for 5-7 minutes, or until they look caramelized.

Once the onions are caramelized, add the lentils and cook together for 1-2 minutes.  Once the rice is done, add it to the saucepan as well.  Lastly, add the sea salt to taste.

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Recipe Notes

This should last about 5 days in the fridge.  Enjoy!

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