Lebanese Lentils, Rice and Caramelized Onions (Mujadara)

I cook for myself and my boyfriend, and sometimes small family gatherings. I tend to improvise often but am trying to be more controlled and organized to get consistent results with recipes.

1 cup brown or green lentils (not lentils du Puy), sorted for debris and rinsed

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

½ teaspoon cracked black peppercorns

3 medium red onions, thinly sliced

Kosher salt

¾ cup basmati rice

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 (1-inch) cinnamon stick

2 tablespoons pine nuts, optional

Squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Greek yogurt, for serving, optional

Directions at foodnetwork.com

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