Levantine · Lunch, Dinner
Mujadara
Rice and lentils simmered together and topped with deeply caramelised onions.
- Calories
- 531 kcal
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbs
- 86 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 35 min
Per serving, for one person.
Ingredients
- 50 g Basmati rice
- 60 g Green lentils
- 1 onion Onion
- ¾ tbsp Olive oil
- ¾ tsp Ground cumin
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 4 g Parsley
Method
- Simmer the lentils in plenty of water for 15 minutes until just tender, then drain.
- Meanwhile, cook the onion in half the oil over medium-low heat for 18-20 minutes, stirring often, until deep golden.
- Add the rice, cumin and the lentils to a pot with 350ml water and the remaining oil; simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Fluff the rice and lentils, top with the caramelised onions and parsley.
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