Description
This authentic Lebanese Mujadara is a quick and easy one-pot dish that combines brown lentils, rice, and caramelized onions, making it a comforting family-friendly meal full of Middle Eastern flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown lentils (washed and drained)
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine, rinsed)
- 3 large onions (thinly sliced)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 cups water or vegetable broth
- Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional garnish)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the onions: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and salt, cooking for 10-15 minutes until golden and translucent.
- Add the spices: Once onions are caramelized, sprinkle in cumin and cinnamon, stirring until fragrant.
- Add lentils and rice: Incorporate brown lentils and rinsed rice, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Simmer away: Pour in water or broth, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes.
- Fluff and serve: Fluff the Mujadara with a fork and serve warm with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg