This is a great dish for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. It is very filling, high in fiber, iron and protein. It can be served in a pita sandwich or with a salad. It is also very versatile b/c it can be served any time of the day and still be satisfying. Total Time: 40 minutes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Yield: 6-8 Level: Easy Ingredients 3 cups chopped onions 2 cups brown/green lentils 1 cup bulgar #2 2 tbs ground cumin 3 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 6 cups water 2 cups pearl onions Directions Preheat a large pot on medium heat, add ½ cup of olive oil and then add the onions and ½ tsp salt to the pot. Cook on medium low heat for 10-15 minutes and continually stirring the onions to make sure not to burn the onions. Cook the onions until they are dark brown. In another pot bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the lentils and cook for 15 minutes. Add the lentil water to the browned onions and mash the onions with the back of a wooden spoon and cook the onions with the water for an additional 4-5 minutes. Next, add 2 more cups of water to the onion pot and then add the lentils, cumin, black pepper and 1.5 tsp salt, stir and cook for 4-5 minutes. Then add bulgar and stir and cook for another 5 minutes. In a small pre-heated pan add 2-3 tbs of olive oil, then pearl onions and ¼ tsp salt, cook for about 5 minutes until onions are caramelized. Fluff up lentil mix with a fork and pour some of it onto a plate and top with caramelized onions. Serve with yogurt or salad and pita bread.