Mujadrah (Lentils and Rice)

Mujadra is tasty, quick, and easy to make. It can be served as the main course. It can also be served as a side dish. It’s delicious either way! Mujadra is meatless, so it would make a great family dinner for Fridays in Lent. But, it’s so delicious that it can be eaten any day.

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils
• 1 cup brown rice
• 4 -5 small onions, sliced thin
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 -4 cups water or 3 -4 cups low or no sodium stock
• Lemon juice
• Garlic (powder or finely chopped)
• Cumin
• Pepper
• Cayenne
• Salt

Directions:

Sauté lentils briefly.

Cover with 3 cups water/stock.

Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 10-15 minutes while sautéing onions till transparent or a little brown.

Add rice to onions and sauté for a moment.

Transfer onions and rice to lentils and add water to cover.

Add lemon juice, spices to taste, stir.

Bring to simmer, cover, let cook approximately 40–45 minutes stirring occasionally.

Add more lemon juice, spices if desired.

Serve

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