Recipes

Mujaddara (Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions)

Ingredients:

⦁ 1 cup brown lentils

⦁ 1/2 cup basmati rice

⦁ 3 large onions, thinly sliced

⦁ 1 teaspoon ground cumin

⦁ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

⦁ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

⦁ 4 cups of water or vegetable broth

⦁ Olive oil

⦁ Salt to taste

Instructions:

⦁ Cook the lentils in water until they are tender but firm. Drain and set aside.

⦁ In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and cook the onions over low heat until golden and caramelized. Remove half of the onion and set aside for garnish.

⦁ In the same pan, add the rice, lentils, cumin, cinnamon and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

⦁ Add water or broth and salt. Cover and simmer until rice is done.

⦁ Serve hot, garnished with the reserved caramelized onions.

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