MujadaraLentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions
A humble and deeply satisfying Lebanese dish of lentils and rice topped with slow-cooked onions. The onions provide sweetness and richness, while the lentils and rice make it filling enough for a simple meal.
Prep
15m
Cook
50m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Pot
- 250gLentils (rinsed)
- 180gWhite Rice (rinsed)
- 0.95lWater
- 6gCumin Powder
- 10gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
Topping
- 300gOnion (thinly sliced)
- 60mlExtra Virgin Olive Oil
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Method
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- 01
Place the lentils and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until the lentils are partly tender.
- 02
Add the white rice, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper to the lentils. Cover and cook gently for 18 to 22 minutes, until the rice is tender and the mixture is soft but not wet.
- 03
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a wide pan over medium-low heat.
- 04
Add the onion and cook slowly for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until deeply brown and caramelized.
- 05
Spoon the lentils and rice onto a serving dish and top with the caramelized onion.
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