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Simple Lebanese Lentils Rice Mujaddara Recipe
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
350
A flavorful and comforting Lebanese dish combining lentils, rice, and caramelized onions for a hearty vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Lentils
0.75
cup
brown or green lentils
(rinsed)
0.5
cup
long-grain white rice
(rinsed)
1
large
onion
(thinly sliced)
2
cups
water or vegetable broth
3
tbsp
olive oil
0.5
tsp
ground cumin
0.5
tsp
ground allspice
to taste
Salt and black pepper
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, cook lentils with 2 cups of water or broth for 15 minutes until they soften.
Stir in rinsed rice, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.
While cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet and caramelize sliced onions over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Fluff the lentil and rice mixture, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm topped with caramelized onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or fresh herbs before serving.
Calories:
350
kcal
Cost:
$10
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Lebanese
Keyword:
Lentils, rice, vegetarian