Mujadara (Lentils and Rice)
This One Pot Mujadara (Rice and Lentils with Caramelized Onions) is a delicious Middle East gluten-free, vegan dish packed with deep flavours.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 467kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Lentils washed and drained
- 3 cups Rice washed and drained
- 2 large Onions sliced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- 2 Bay leaves
- Pinch of Black pepper optional
- 1 Oil to deep fry onions
Instructions
- Add the washed lentils to a pot of boiling water and cook for 12 minutes. It is supposed to be partially cooked.
- Meanwhile, fry the onion in a pot of hot oil while stirring continuously until it's brown and crispy around the edges. Remove it from the oil and place it on absorbent paper.
- Add the washed rice, olive oil, a small portion of the caramelized onion (save some to serve the rice with), salt, cumin, black pepper, bay leaves to the pot of lentils.
- Add some water and let the rice boil for 5 minutes on medium heat.
- Now open the pot, wrap an aluminum foil in the pot opening and use the lid to close the pot. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for another 10-13 minutes until fluffy and well done.
- Remove and serve on a plate, then garnish with the caramelized onion.
Nutrition
Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 842mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 7mg