Lentils with Caramelized Onions

• 2 cups dry brown lentils
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups thinly sliced onion lings
• 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil

In a medium saucepan cook lentils, chopped onion, and seasonings in water until tender, about 30 minutes. While lentils are cooking, prepare caramelized onion by sauteing sliced onion in canola oil about 8 minutes. Onions will turn dark brown with syrupy juice. Top cooked lentils with caramelized onion and serve.