Like all good kids (beaming with pride), I grew up eating my lentils when my mom cooked them, and she cooked them often, especially during religious holidays when we didn't eat meat. I've always enjoyed eating the Mujadara she cooks, which is a popular middle eastern dish. It's packed with fibre and protein and very filling. I love adding lots of caramelised onion to my lentils, cause it makes it that much yummier! I hope you give this delicious recipe a try if you're looking for a vegan/vegetarian dinner option or just want to try something new.
Ingredients
2 cups brown lentils
1/4 cup rice
5 cups vegetable broth (or water)
6 large onions, sliced
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon salt (or a bit more to taste)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Add lentils, rice, broth, all spices and one tablespoon of olive oil to a pot. Stir, cover, and bring to a boil, then lower to medium heat and let simmer for 45 minutes or until the lentils are no longer very firm. You want them to soften a bit.
In a separate saucepan, throw in the remaining olive oil and the sliced onions. Cook on medium heat for approximately 30 minutes or until it's nice and caramelised.
When the lentils have softened, serve some up with onions on top.
Try eating with salad or Greek yogurt.
Enjoy!
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