Coconut Lentils and Rice (Arroz Con Lentejas Y Coco)

• medium onion, chopped↗1

  chopped

• peanut oil3 tablespoons
• dried lentils↗1 cup
• rice↗2 cups
• salt↗2 teaspoons
• (14 ounce) cans coconut milk↗2
• water↗1 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a skillet, then sauté onion until it is softened and begins to color, 5 to 8 minutes; add lentils and 1 cup of water.

2. 2

   Cook, covered, about 30 minutes until lentils are tender.

3. 3

   Stir in rice and salt, add coconut milk; cover and simmer about 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.