Mjeddrah

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ cup Lentils, washed
4 cups Water
3 tablespoons Olive oil
2 larges Onions, coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon Salt
¾ cup Brown rice

Directions

Bring lentils & water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for 25 minutes. Heat 2 tb oil in a skillet & saute onions & salt till the onions are transulcent. Heat remaining oil in another skillet & saute the rice for 3 minutes. Combine lentils, rice & onion, cover tightly & simmer till the lentils & rice are render, about 1 hour.

You may have to add up to 2 extra cups water. Stir occasionally.

Serve with a green salad.

Frances Moore Lappe, "Diet for a Small Planet"

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