Description
Mujadara is a delicious and nutritious Middle Eastern dish that beautifully combines lentils and rice, making it both hearty and satisfying. This recipe features simple seasonings cooked until tender and is topped with golden caramelized onions that add a sweet depth of flavor. Perfect for lunch or dinner, Mujadara is an excellent choice for gatherings or cozy family meals. Easy to prepare and naturally vegan, this dish caters to various dietary needs while delivering a mouthwatering experience with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 small-medium onions (sliced)
- 1.5 cups green or brown lentils
- 1 cup brown or white rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp veggie bouillon powder
- 1.5 tsp salt (divided)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- Black pepper (to taste)
- 5–5 1/2 cups water (divided)
Instructions
- Soak brown rice for 20 minutes; then drain.
- In a large pot, combine soaked rice with 2.5 cups water, veggie bouillon powder, 1 tsp salt, black pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, soak lentils in cold water; then drain.
- Slice onions and caramelize in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown.
- Add drained lentils to the pot with cooked rice along with 3 cups water. Stir well and simmer covered for an additional 25 minutes.
- Mix in two-thirds of caramelized onions before serving warm with reserved onions as garnish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg