Mujadara
Mujadara, one of the most delicious dishes ever. Its distinct flavor makes me want to have it every day and it's ready in 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 616kcal
Ingredients
For the mujadara:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 and ½ cups canned or cooked lentils
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
For the caramelized onions:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 onions julienned
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil for the mujadara in a large skillet and when it’s hot, add the garlic, stir, and cook over medium-high heat until golden brown, stirring frequently.
- Add the cumin and the pepper, stir, and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Incorporate the rice, stir, and cook for 1-2 minutes, also stirring frequently.
- Add the water, stir, bring to a boil, and then simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is fully cooked.
- In the meantime, cook the caramelized onions. Add the oil to a skillet, and when it’s hot, add the onions, then fry them for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently until caramelized. Finally, season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Once the rice is cooked, add the salt and the lentils, stir until well combined, and cook for 1-2 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat and add the caramelized onions and the parsley on top.
- Serve immediately or keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- To make this mujadara recipe you can use any type of oil.
- Feel free to customize your mujadara with any veggies or spices you like.
- I guess you could also use a different type of rice, but you may need to add more or less water.
- For a healthier and lighter version of this mujadara recipe, you could omit the caramelized onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 23.8g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Sodium: 600mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 4g