Description
Mujadara is a beloved Lebanese dish made with earthy lentils, fragrant rice, and topped with caramelized onions, providing a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 cup long-grain rice (Basmati or Jasmine)
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish, optional)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the lentils: Rinse the lentils under cold water, then add them to a pot with 4 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the onions: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they’re golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
- Add the spices: Once the onions are caramelized, stir in the ground cumin and cinnamon, allowing the spices to bloom for about a minute.
- Combine rice and lentils: Add the cooked lentils and rice to the skillet. Pour in 4 cups of water (or broth), and season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine everything.
- Cook the mixture: Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Final touches: Fluff the Mujadara with a fork, and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Notes
For perfect caramelized onions, cook them slowly over medium heat to develop rich flavors. You can adjust the spices to match your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg