GF - Kusherie (Egyptian Lentils and Rice)

2T Olive Oil, divided

2/3 c Lentils

¾ c Brown Rice

3 c Stock

½ t salt, dash of pepper

Heat 1 T oil in heavy saucepan; add lentils and rice; brown 5 min, stirring often

Add 3 c boiling stock (quickly!), salt and pepper

Bring to boil; reduce heat to low; cover, simmer 45 min (or til rice and lentils are done)

Sauce; combine, simmer 20-30 min:

1/3 c Tomatoe Paste

1 ½ c Diced Tomatoes

½ Green Pepper, chopped

½ T Sugar

¾ t Salt

½ t Cumin

1/8 t Cayenne

Brown in skillet:

1 ½ - 3 Onions, Sliced

2-4 cloves Garlic, minced

Yogurt for Topping

Layer onions and sauce on top of rice and to with yogurt or sour cream

Serves our family of 6