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Mujadara (Middle Eastern Lentil and Rice Bowl)
A classic Middle Eastern dish made with lentils, rice, and onions, typically served with a side of salad or yogurt. This recipe is a simple and nutritious option for a weeknight dinner.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup lentils, brown
- ●1 cup middle eastern ricepreferably short-grain rice
- ●1 onion, mediumchopped
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●1 teaspoon cumin
- ●1 teaspoon coriander
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the cumin and coriander and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the lentils and rice, stir to combine, and cook for 2 minutes.
- 5
Add 2 cups of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are tender.
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.