Lebanese Mujadara
A wholesome Lebanese dish made with lentils, rice, caramelized onions, and warm spices for a comforting plant-based meal.
Prep Time
15 mins min
Cook Time
45 mins min
Total Time
60 min
Servings
6
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 Fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1
Cook the lentils in water for about 20 minutes until nearly tender. Drain.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Cook the sliced onions slowly for 20–25 minutes until deeply caramelized.
- 4
Remove half of the onions and reserve for garnish.
- 5
Add the cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper to the remaining onions.
- 6
Stir in the rice and cooked lentils.
- 7
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 9
Allow the Mujadara to rest for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- 10
Top with the reserved caramelized onions, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
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