Name: One Pot Mujadara (Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2.25 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 1 bouillon cube; 2 cups brown or green lentils; 2 cups long-grain basmati rice; 4 onions, for caramelizing; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, for cooking onions; 1 teaspoon salt, for caramelizing onions

Description

A comforting and nutritious traditional Middle Eastern dish featuring lentils, basmati rice, and caramelized onions, all cooked in one pot.

Ingredients

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1 onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2.25 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 bouillon cube
2 cups brown or green lentils
2 cups long-grain basmati rice
4 onions, for caramelizing
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, for cooking onions
1 teaspoon salt, for caramelizing onions

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Instructions

Slice the onions thinly using a sharp knife or a mandolin.
Add the olive oil to a large sauté pan over medium heat and add the sliced onions and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Stir and cover to let the onions wilt for 10 minutes.
Remove the cover and stir every 1-2 minutes until they are deeply golden, about 30 minutes.
Once caramelized, remove the onions and set aside.
In another pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook another finely chopped onion until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in lentils, bouillon cube, and 8 cups of broth.
Bring to a boil and then cover to simmer until lentils are softened, approximately 10 minutes.
Wash and rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
Add rice, 1.25 teaspoons salt, black pepper, and cumin to the pot and return to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes.
Turn off heat, fluff the rice, and let it stand covered for another 10 minutes.
Serve the Mujadara on a large platter topped with caramelized onions.

Notes

Serve alongside a fresh salad and yogurt for a delightful contrast. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 0mg