Lentils and Rice (Mujaddara)

One of the easiest recipe for everyday life is Lentils with rice, so easy and full of health benefits. I love this vegan dish especially with salad but my kids enjoy it more with yogurt.

I love a mediterranean food, i think this recipe origin Lebanese or greek, i searched in google and found many similar recipes, anyway who invented this dish deserve a prize. For how easiest, full of protin, vitamins and delicious dish prize. LOL

Full video Recipe here:

Lentils and Rice (Mujaddara)

Prep time: 10 mins

Cooking time: 40 mins

Serving: 3 persons

Ingredients:

1/4 Cup brown lentils

2 cups jasmine rice

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon or a stick

1/2 tsp ground cumin

pinch of black pepper

4 cups hot water

salt, to taste

4 medium onion

2 tbsp vegetable oil

The way:

In a large saucepan boil 2 cups of water, add the lentil. Season with olive oil, cinnamon and cumin. Cook on a medium heat for 20 -25 minutes until the lentil cooked.

Soak rice in water for 10 minutes.

While the lentil cooked, cut the onion into slices.

In a large pan place 2 tbsp vegetable oil, add the onions slices and stir on a high heat until caramelized.

Add rice to lentils, mix to corporate, add 2 cups of water. Let it boil for 2 minutes then Reduce heat to low, cook for 20 minutes or until well cooked.

Serve rice in dishs and top it with caramelized onion.

Serve it with salad or yogurt.

Enjoy!