Title: Mjeddrah
Categories: Vegetarian
Yield: 4 Servings

1 1/2	c	Lentils, washed
4	c	Water
3	tb	Olive oil
2	lg	Onions, coarsely chopped
1/2	ts	Salt
3/4	c	Brown rice

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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