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Mujadara (Rice, Lentil, and Caramelized Onion Pilaf)

Vegetarian Times Issue: October 1, 2009   p.64

Keeping a can or two of lentils on hand means you can have this Greek dish on the table without having to cook the lentils beforehand. If you like onions, double the amount when caramelizing.

Directions

1. Bring rice, 2 1/4 cups water, and 1/4 tsp. salt to a boil in large saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until rice is tender, and all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 30 minutes, or until onion is soft and browned, stirring occasionally.

3. Transfer rice to large bowl, and fluff with fork. Stir in onion, lentils, parsley, thyme, lemon zest, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

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ingredient list

Serves 6

  • 1 1/2 cups basmati or long-grain brown rice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced (2 cups)
  • 1 15-oz. can brown lentils, rinsed and drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked brown lentils
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbs. chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tsp. grated lemon zest
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin

Nutritional Information

Per :

Calories 274
Protein 8g
Total fat 2g
Saturated fat 1g
Carbs 59g
Cholesterol mg
Sodium 281mg
Fiber 7g
Sugars 3g
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Comments

By Susan on Oct 30, 2009:
Mujadara is an Arabic word for an Arabic recipe. I've eaten it many times in Jordan. Is "Arabic" a bad word in the Vegetarian Times? We eat and share our food too, but the many vegetarian foods of Jordan, Palestine, Egypt, and so on are not featured in your magazine. I guess it's more angelic to be Greek.
By Zaneta on Nov 16, 2009:
Another family favorite. Caramelized onions make it great. It was even better with sweet corn.
By Rachel on Nov 16, 2009:
I agree. Although I am not Arabic, I eat Middle Eastern food all the time. This would definitely be one of my favorite dishes from the Lebanese restaurant we order from on Atlantic Ave. in Brooklyn

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