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Mujadara Italiano
A twist on the classic Middle Eastern mujadara, this Italian-inspired dish combines the flavors of Italy with the hearty goodness of lentils.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup lentilsgreen or brown lentils work well
- ●1 cup middle eastern mujadara riceor regular long-grain rice
- ●4 cups spring waterfor cooking the lentils
- ●2 tbsp olive oilfor sautéing the onions
- ●1 large onionschopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 tbsp tomato pasteoptional, for added depth
- ●1 tsp saltto taste
- ●1/4 cup fresh parsleychopped, for garnish
- ●1 tsp juicy eastern-style red pepper flakesoptional, for added heat
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they're translucent and starting to caramelize.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- 4
Add the lentils, rice, spring water, salt, and tomato paste (if using).
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are tender.
- 6
Fluff the mujadara with a fork and stir in the chopped parsley and red pepper flakes (if using).
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.