Description
Lebanese Mujadara is a comforting and flavorful dish of lentils and rice, elevated by sweet, caramelized onions. This simple recipe brings warmth and satisfaction to your table, perfect for a weeknight meal or a hearty side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 1 cup medium-grain rice, rinsed
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for cooking onions
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth or water, cumin, and coriander. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until lentils are tender.
- While the lentils are simmering, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, or until deeply golden brown and caramelized.
- Once the lentils are tender, stir in the rinsed rice. Bring back to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice and lentil mixture with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the mujadara hot, topped generously with the caramelized onions.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the lentils while they cook.
- If you prefer a softer onion texture, you can sauté them over lower heat for a longer period.
- Mujadara is delicious served with a side of plain yogurt or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 10g
- Sodium: Approximately 400mg (can vary with broth)
- Fat: Approximately 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 65g
- Fiber: Approximately 15g
- Protein: Approximately 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg