Ingredients

• 5 1/4 cups water
• 3/4 cup green lentils (about 6 ounces)
• 2 Turkish bay leaves
• 2 1/4 cups medium bulgur (cracked wheat)
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/3 cup caramelized onions reserved from chicken

Instructions

1. Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Partially cover pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 15 minutes. Mix in bulgur, salt, and spices. Cover; simmer until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer. Season with pepper. Discard bay leaves. Serve topped with almonds and reserved onions.