lebanese-lentil-and-rice-pilaf-with-blackened-onions-108813.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and next 4 ingredients; saut\u00e9 until onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add broth and lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in rice; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice and lentils are tender, about 15 minutes longer.",
        "Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions; saut\u00e9 until soft and beginning to blacken, about 20 minutes.",
        "Season pilaf to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to plates; top with blackened onions. Place tomatoes and cucumber alongside. Top pilaf with dollop of yogurt. Sprinkle with mint."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "4 tablespoons olive oil",
        "1 medium onion, chopped",
        "3 garlic cloves, minced",
        "2 teaspoons ground cumin",
        "3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon",
        "1/2 teaspoon ground allspice",
        "2 14-ounce cans vegetable broth",
        "3/4 cup dried lentils, rinsed, picked over",
        "3/4 cup long-grain white rice",
        "2 large onions, sliced",
        "3 tomatoes, quartered lengthwise",
        "1 cucumber, peeled, cut into rounds",
        "Plain yogurt",
        "Chopped fresh mint"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Onion",
        "Rice",
        "Side",
        "Saut\u00e9",
        "Vegetarian",
        "Yogurt",
        "Ramadan",
        "Spice",
        "Lentil",
        "Fall",
        "Healthy",
        "Simmer",
        "Pescatarian",
        "Wheat/Gluten-Free",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free",
        "Soy Free",
        "No Sugar Added",
        "Kosher"
    ],
    "title": "Lebanese Lentil-and-Rice Pilaf with Blackened Onions",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lebanese-lentil-and-rice-pilaf-with-blackened-onions-108813"
}