A classic Middle Eastern fasting dish of lentils and rice topped with deeply caramelized onions, hearty, simple, and incredibly satisfying π
Hook
One pot comfort with big flavor, golden onions, warm spices, and a cozy Middle Eastern soul β¨
Ingredients
For the lentils and rice
π« 200 g brown or green lentils, rinsed (1 cup / 7 oz)
π 180 g basmati rice, rinsed (1 cup / 6.3 oz)
π« 45 ml olive oil (3 tbsp / 1Β½ fl oz)
π§ 400 g yellow onions, thinly sliced (3 large / 14 oz)
π§ 6 g garlic, minced (2 cloves / 0.2 oz)
πΏ 3 g ground cumin (1 tsp / 0.11 oz)
πΏ 2 g ground coriander (Β½ tsp / 0.07 oz)
πΆοΈ 2 g smoked paprika (Β½ tsp / 0.07 oz)
π§ 7 g fine sea salt, to taste (1ΒΌ tsp / 0.25 oz)
β« 2 g black pepper (Β½ tsp / 0.07 oz)
π 1 bay leaf
π§ 900 ml water (3ΒΎ cups / 30 fl oz)
To serve
π Lemon wedges
πΏ Chopped parsley, optional
Preparation
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Total Time
β±οΈ Prep: 10 min
π₯ Cook/Bake: 45 min
ποΈ Rest: 10 min
β° Total: 65 min
Nutritional Value
π₯ Calories: ~430 kcal
πͺ Protein: ~16 g
πΎ Carbohydrates: ~70 g
π§ Fat: ~10 g
π₯ Fiber: ~14 g
Advice
Slice the onions thin and keep stirring near the end, the difference between golden and bitter happens fast when theyβre close to perfect.
Why it works π‘
Caramelized onions create natural sweetness and depth, while lentils add body and protein, and basmati keeps the texture light so the dish feels hearty but not heavy.
Twist πΆοΈ
Top with crispy fried shallots and a pinch of sumac, or serve with a chopped tomato cucumber salad for a brighter, fresher plate.
Status
Cozy mujaddara with golden caramelized onions, simple ingredients, big Middle Eastern comfort πβ¨ #grannyzen, #Fasting_Dishes, #mujaddara_lentil_rice_pilaf, #middle_eastern_cuisine
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