Mujadara (Middle Eastern Lentil and Rice Pilaf)

Name: Mujadara (Middle Eastern Lentil and Rice Pilaf)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 cup brown or green lentils; 1 cup long-grain rice (e.g., Basmati); 3 large onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup olive oil (for onions); 1 TL ground cumin; 4 cups vegetable broth or water

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Mujadara is a staple, classic Middle Eastern Vegan dish, cherished for its simplicity and deeply satisfying flavors. The dish combines tender cooked lentils with fluffy rice, seasoned simply with cumin and pepper. The key component is the large quantity of onions, which are fried slowly until they are incredibly dark, sweet, and caramelized—these are either mixed into the rice or piled high on top for texture. It's a high-fiber, easy, and nutritious vegetarian meal that's great for meal prep.

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A mound of brownish rice and lentils, topped with dark, crispy, golden-brown caramelized onions.

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time40 min

Servings4 portions

Equipment

Large pot with lid

Ingredients

Instructions

1
In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes until they are deep dark brown and intensely caramelized. Remove about 2/3 of the onions and set aside for topping.
2
To the remaining onions in the pot, stir in the cumin, rinsed lentils, and rice. Add the broth/water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice and lentils are tender. Let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
4
Fluff the pilaf gently with a fork. Serve hot, topped generously with the reserved crispy caramelized onions.

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Leckere Rezepte

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