Middle Eastern Dish?

Mujadarrah

* 6 tablespoons olive oil

* 1 large white onion, sliced into rings

* 1 1/3 cups uncooked green lentils

* 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

* salt and pepper to taste

* 1/4 cup plain yogurt (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned. Remove from heat, and set aside.

2. Place lentils in a medium saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes.

3. Stir rice and enough water to cover into the saucepan with the lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Cover saucepan, and continue to simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until rice and lentils are tender.

4. Mix half the onions into the lentil mixture. Top with sour cream and remaining onions to serve.

Allspice String Beans

These soft green beans are a great side to any meal."

Original recipe yield: 4 servings.

Prep Time:

10 Minutes

Cook Time:

20 Minutes

Ready In:

30 Minutes

Servings:

4 (change)

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

* 2 cloves garlic, crushed

* 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped

* 1/2 cup water

* 2 teaspoons ground allspice

* salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until lightly browned. Mix in green beans and water, and bring to a boil. Stir in allspice, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer 20 minutes, until green beans are soft.