MUJADARA: LENTILS AND RICE WITH CRISPY ONIONS
Mujadara (mujaddara) is a signature Middle Eastern dish of lentils and rice garnished with crispy onions. Comforting in the best way, this vegan lentils and rice meal is great with a side of fattoush salad or shirazi salad and plain yogurt.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Entree
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the lentils in a small saucepan with 2 cups of the water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, and then reduce the heat and simmer, cover until the lentils are par-boiled (10-12 minutes). Remove from the heat, drain the lentils and set them aside.
- In a large saute pan with a lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook until the onions are dark golden brown, darker than typical caramelized onions (about 40 minutes), sprinkle the onions with a teaspoon of salt as they cook.
- Carefully pour the remaining 2 cups of water, bring the water to a boil over high heat, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir the rice and par-cooked lentils into the onion mixture. Add a good dash of kosher salt, black pepper, and the cumin.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice and lentils are both cooked through (about 15 to 20 minutes).
- If you are adding the the fried onions, work on them while the rice and lentils are cooking. In a large skillet, heat about 2 to 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. When a small piece of onion bubbles vigorously, the oil is ready. Fry the onions in batches until they are crispy and deeply golden brown. Transfer the crispy onion rings to a paper towel-lined plate to get rid of excess oil.
- Let the rice and lentils rest covered for about 10 minutes undisturbed, then garnish with parsley and transfer to serving bowls. Top each bowl with the crispy onion rings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.4 kcal, Sugar 1.6 g, Sodium 398.9 mg, Fat 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.6 g, UnsaturatedFat 6.7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LEBANESE LENTILS, RICE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS (MUJADARA)
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Throw the lentils into a medium saucepan. Fill with enough cold water to cover the lentils by about an inch. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn down to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, as the lentils cook, grab a large skillet. Pop it over medium-high heat and add the oil. Allow the oil to warm for a minute, then drop in the cumin seeds and cracked peppercorns and cook, shaking the pan once in a while until the cumin seeds darken a touch, about 1 minute.
- Add the onions, sprinkle with a dash of salt and cook until they turn dark caramel brown, stirring often. This will take about 15 minutes. Splash the onions with a little water if they stick to the bottom of the pan. You'll know they're done both by their deep chestnut color and by the slight crispiness developing on some of the onions.
- Using a slotted spoon or spatula, remove about half of the onions to a paper towel-lined plate; these are for garnish later. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, cayenne and then add the cinnamon stick; saute about 1 minute.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring often (but gently so you don't break the rice!) until some rice grains start to brown. Quickly, add the cooked lentils, 3 cups of water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt; bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low so that the pan is at a simmer, cover and cook 30 minutes. The water should be completely evaporated and rice should be tender. (If there's still too much water in the bottom, put the lid back on and cook for another 5 minutes.)
- Turn off the heat, keep the lid on, and allow the rice to steam undisturbed for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts, if using, in a small skillet over medium-low heat, shaking often, about 5 minutes.
- Taste the rice for seasoning. Serve with the reserved caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, if using, and a little squeeze of lemon juice. I also like to serve this with some dollops of Greek yogurt.
MUJADDARA ARABIC LENTIL RICE
Enjoy a great tasting dish to share with family and friends. Special dish for vegetarians, and one of our favorite meals. Instead of placing the onion on top you can mix it along with the lentils and rice before serving. It makes a perfect meal with a fresh green salad. Also you can use 2 cups of vegetable broth instead of 2 cups of water to cook the lentils.
Provided by Osiris (Rodizer)
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Beans and Rice Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the lentils, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, the cumin, and garlic powder in a pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until the lentils begin to soften, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Stir the rice, 3/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, and the olive oil into the lentils. Cover the pot and continue cooking until the lentils and rice are tender, about 40 minutes.
- Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onions in the oil until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Spread the onions over the rice and lentil mixture to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.2 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 788.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
MJADRA - LENTILS AND RICE
This is a typical Middle Eastern recipe given to me by my niece. Her in-laws, who are from the Middle East, gave this recipe to her and it has become a staple in their home. I think it's fantastic, too. It could work as a vegetarian main dish, a side dish or lunch. It is traditionally served with a salad made of the following: chopped lettuce, chopped tomato, chopped green pepper, lemon juice and salt. I like to mix the mjadra right in with the salad. Yum!
Provided by LifeIsGood
Categories Low Protein
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine water and lentils and boil for 10 minutes.
- Add rice to the boiling water, keeping the lentils in the pot, and boil for 15 minutes - until the rice starts to bubble at the top. Stir occasionally.
- Meanwhile, saute strips of onion in olive oil and add to rice and lentils.
- Stir in salt and pepper, to taste. You definitely will need the salt and pepper. You may need to experiment with the amount.
- Simmer this mixture for about another 5 minutes.
- Eat as is or serve with a salad (as described in the intro.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.3, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 17.1, Carbohydrate 51.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 8
M'JADRAH -- LEBANESE RICE AND LENTILS
A 'dish of the poor' from my Lebanese cookbook. Good eaten with fried fish or served cold the next day with fried steak or leftover fish. You can also make it into a salad by adding olive oil and lemon juice.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Rice
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak the rice in boiling water for 20-30 minutes, then wash 3-4 times by rubbing the rice together between your palms.
- Drain or squeeze dry with your hands.
- Also sift through the lentils and remove any stones or foreign matter.
- Wash, put in a pot with the water and bring to a boil.
- Add the salt, cover and simmer for about 35 minutes until partly cooked.
- Add the rice, re-cover and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and brown the onion rings.
- Stir into the rice andlentils.
- The dish should not be dry but the rice shouldn't be mushy either.
- It's better a little underdone than overcooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.7, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 202, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 9.7
MJEDDRAH (LEBANESE LENTIL RICE)
This recipe is commonly believed to be the "mess of pottage" for which Esau sold Jacob his birthright. Yes, it is traditional to have the salad on top.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 8h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Saute all vegetables as well as the red chili in 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. When vegetables are soft and transparent, mix in the cinnamon and place in the slow cooker. For a different flavor, caramelize the vegetables and then add the cinnamon.
- In the same skillet, brown the rice in 1 tbsp olive oil until dry. Add to slow cooker.
- Stir in water and lentils. Cover and cook on high 6-8 hours.
- When thoroughly cooked, serve in individual soup bowls. Top with serving of garden salad with dressing poured over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.8, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 22.2, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 6.4
MJEDDRAH (LENTILS WITH RICE)
This is traditionally eaten with a salad with oil-and-vinegar dressing over the lentil-rice mixture, similar to a tostada without the tortilla.
Provided by Joan Hunt @vegancook
Categories Lettuce Salads
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in large slow cooker.
- cover. Cook on high 8 hours, then on low 2 hours. Add 2 more cups of water, if needed, to allow rice to cook and to prevent dish from drying out.
- serve with lettuce and veg. of choice
MUJADARAH ("LENTILS WITH RICE") MIDDLE EAST, PALESTINE
This is a really simple dish that is very satisfying, especially during Ramdan. My brothers never really got full off of just rice and beans, so I would always make fried chicken with this dish to fill their bellies :) Enjoy!
Provided by Palis Favorites
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine lentils, water, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 7 minutes or until lentils are half cooked.
- Add rice and cumin. Cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Quarter and slive peeled onions. Fry in oil until dark brown. Drain the onions and reserve. Pour the cooked oil over the mujadarah. Mix well.
- Garnish with the onions. Enjoy :).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.8, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 11.2, Carbohydrate 94.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 4.1, Protein 11.8
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