Mujaddara
Budget-friendly recipe
Mujaddara is a traditional rice and lentil dish which gets a sweet, earthy flavor from caramelized onions.
Ingredients
What You'll Need
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Chef knife
- Heavy pot with lid
- Frying pan/skillet
- Slotted spoon
Directions
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Place the lentils in heavy pot with a tight fitting lid. Add water simmer over medium-low heat uncovered until they are soft about 20-30 minutes.
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When lentils are soft, remove from heat and add a pinch of salt, cover and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in heavy frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt, reduce heat to medium-low and start to brown onions, stirring every few minutes.
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Continue to cook onions, stirring often, until they are deeply browned and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Don't rush this step; the onions will be bitter if they're cooked at high heat.
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Sprinkle cumin into the onions and sauté 1-2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked lentils to the pan with the onions, leaving behind any water that is not absorbed.
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Gently fold cooked rice into the lentils and caramelized onions. Separating any clumps of rice, heating for a minute or two if the rice is not hot.
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Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
Nutrition Info and more
Serving size:
Total calories:
½
cup
267
Total fat:
15 g
Saturated fat:
1 g
Carbohydrates:
28 g
Protein:
8 g
Fiber:
4 g
Sodium:
125 mg