Egyptian Rice and Lentils
Cooking MethodSlow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 c brown lentils, washed and picked over
- 3/4 ts salt
- 4 1/2 ts olive oil
- 1 lg onion, chopped
- 1/2 ts cinnamon
- 1 T cumin, ground
- 1/2 c rice
- 5 to 6 cups water
Instructions
Place the olive oil into the bottom of the slow cooker. Turn the pot onto the highest setting and add the onions. Allow the onions 10-15 minutes to warm in the oil. Add the remaining ingredients, including the water. If cooking the dish all day, reduce heat to low, otherwise leave on high setting. Cover. Leave to simmer. Stir the dish while in the crock. If it is dry, add a little water. If it's soup-like, remove lid for a little while, or turn heat to high setting. Serve. It's tasty as a main mean or as a pilaf to accompany other meals.