Description
Mujadara is a comforting dish featuring lentils and rice, perfect for satisfying weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Green or Brown Lentils
- 1 cup Long-Grain Rice
- 3 large Onions
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 4 cups Water or Vegetable Broth
- Fresh Parsley or Cilantro (Optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse your lentils and rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Sauté the sliced onions in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until caramelized.
- Mix in the cumin and coriander with the onions, allowing them to bloom for an additional minute.
- Combine the rinsed lentils, rice, salt, and your choice of water or broth into the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer by reducing the heat to low, covering the pot, and cooking for 30-35 minutes.
- Fluff the Mujadara with a fork, adjust seasoning as necessary, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg