Mujadara Lentils and Rice: The Best Comfort Food You’ll Love
Mujadara is a flavorful Middle Eastern dish made with lentils and rice, topped with caramelized onions, and is considered one of the best comfort foods.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 large onions
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups water
- Rinse the lentils and rice separately under cold water.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the sliced onions. Cook until caramelized.
- Add the lentils, water, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Add the rice to the pot and stir gently. Cook for another 20 minutes or until the rice and lentils are tender.
- Fluff with a fork and serve with extra caramelized onions on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can serve Mujadara with yogurt or a salad.
- This dish is vegan and gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mujadara, Lentils, Rice, Comfort food