This is tasty, cheap, nutritious and easy to pull out when you are visited by someone who is avoiding salt and fat, or is vegetarian (or if you are yourself)
bring 3 cups water and 3/4 cups lentils to a boil. Simmer for 15 min.
add one cup bulgur. Simmer for another 15 – 20 min.
meanwhile, saute one onion in olive oil.
add onion to pilaf, add salt (unless your company is avoiding salt, then people can salt their own at table)