Rice Pilaf with Green Lentils

Ingredients

• 1½ cups rice
• 1 cup green lentils
• 1 onion
• 3 cups hot water
• 3 tbsp butter
• Salt, black pepper

Method

1. Boil the lentils separately until just tender, then drain.
2. Rinse the rice and drain.
3. Chop the onion finely and cook it in the butter.
4. Add the rice and stir until it takes up the fat.
5. Add the hot water and salt and bring to a boil.
6. When the liquid has halved, stir in the cooked lentils.
7. Cook on low heat until absorbed, then rest 10 minutes.