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Lebanese Mujadara

Lentil rice with caramelised onions

Course Main Course
Cuisine Lebanese
Keyword Easy, Healthy, vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 large onions sliced into strips
  • ½ cup regular olive oil
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 cup rice
  • 5 cups cold water
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon 7 spice
  • Approx 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a wide non stick pan, add the sliced onions and the olive oil. Turn the heat high for the first few minutes then reduce to the lowest setting and caramalise for 35-40 minutes, sautéing every few minutes so as not to burn on one side.

  2. Wash the lentils and add to a pot along with the 5 cups of cold water

  3. Bring the lentils to the boil then reduce to medium heat while they cook

  4. After 20 minutes of the lentils cooking, check one and if it is nearly done, add the washed cup of rice

  5. Add the salt and spices, a quarter of the onions as well as any excess oil from the onions which should be nearly done by now.

  6. Cover the rice with a lid and cook for another 20 minutes on low. Taste and adjust the salt as necessary.

  7. Serve with salad or yoghurt.

Recipe Notes

You can use either short or long grain rice.