Mujaddara
Lentils and rice simmered until tender, finished with deeply caramelized onions for a sweet, savory contrast — simple ingredients transformed into a comforting Middle Eastern staple.
1 cup brown lentils
1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
2 ½ cup vegetable broth
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
1 bunch parsley, chopped
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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