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Lentils with Curry and Caramelized Onions

Steamed lentils combined with caramelized onions and seasoned with curry.
Course lentils, Side Dish, vegetarian
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword lentils, mediterranean diet, vegetarian side dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Author Brynn at The Domestic Dietitian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups pre-cooked lentils
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over the stove on medium heat
  • Add curry powder and stir to combine with olive oil
  • Add sliced onion and season with salt and pepper
  • Reduce heat to medium low and saute onion until caramelzied, about 20 minutes
  • While onion is cooking, prepare lentils
  • For precooked lentils - steam in microwave for about 2-3 minutes, until warmed through
  • If using dried lentils, prepare according to package
  • Once cooked, add caramelized onions to a large bowl and stir in lentils