| 1 | Dice 3 of the onions. |
| 2 | Heat a large heavy skillet and add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the diced onions. |
| 3 | Saute until quite brown and set aside. |
| 4 | Put the lentils and water in a large covered pot. |
| 5 | Bring to a boil, covered, then simmer for about 15 minutes. |
| 6 | Add the cooked onion to the lentils along with the rice and salt. |
| 7 | Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until rice and lentils are soft. |
| 8 | Remove from heat and let stane 5 minutes. |
| 9 | Slice the remaining 2 onions into rings. |
| 10 | Heat the skillet again and saute the rings in the remaining oil. |
| 11 | To serve, top the lentils with the sauteed onion rings |
