Middle Eastern · dinner

Mujadara

Name: Mujadara
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: Brown lentils, dry, 1 cup; Long-grain brown rice, dry, 3/4 cup; Onions, thinly sliced, 3 large; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Cumin seeds, 1 tsp; Ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp; Plain low-fat yogurt, 1 cup; Cucumber, diced, 1 cup; Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup; Salt, to taste

Brown lentils and rice topped with deeply caramelized onions, a Middle Eastern staple.

55 min4 servings

44919g74g10g

Take your time with the onions. The sweet, dark strands are the whole point.

Ingredients

Brown lentils, dry1 cup
Long-grain brown rice, dry3/4 cup
Onions, thinly sliced3 large
Olive oil2 tbsp
Cumin seeds1 tsp
Ground cinnamon1/2 tsp
Plain low-fat yogurt1 cup
Cucumber, diced1 cup
Fresh parsley1/4 cup
Saltto taste

Steps

Cook the onions in the oil over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until deep brown. Take out about a third for topping.
Add cumin, cinnamon and the lentils with 3 cups of water to the pot. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Stir in the rice and 1 cup more water. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes until both are tender.
Season with salt and let it stand 5 minutes.
Top with the saved onions and parsley, and serve with yogurt and cucumber.

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Adapted from Holy Cow Vegan