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Lebanese Mujadara

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Lebanese Mujadara is a comforting vegan dish made with lentils, rice or bulgur, and deeply caramelized onions. It’s hearty, nutritious, and packed with flavor from simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown or green lentils
  • 3/4 cup long-grain rice or coarse bulgur
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
  • 3 cups water or vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Rinse lentils thoroughly and place them in a pot with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until partially cooked.
  2. While lentils cook, thinly slice onions and caramelize them in olive oil over medium heat. Stir frequently for 25–30 minutes until deep golden and crispy.
  3. Add rinsed rice or bulgur to the pot with parboiled lentils.
  4. Season with salt, black pepper, and optional cumin.
  5. Pour in water or vegetable broth to cover the mixture by about 1 inch.
  6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. Remove from heat and let rest for 5–10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
  8. Stir in or top with the caramelized onions just before serving.

Notes

Use rice for a gluten-free version or bulgur for a traditional variation.Caramelize onions slowly for the best flavor and texture.Leftovers taste even better as flavors deepen over time.Optional spices like cinnamon or allspice can be added for variation.Serve with yogurt or fresh salad for a complete meal.

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