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Classic Mujadara
A traditional Middle Eastern dish made with lentils and caramelized onions, perfect for a comforting meal.
⏱50 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup green lentils
- ●2 medium onionpeeled and thinly sliced
- ●1/4 cup crispy sumac onionsoptional
- ●2 tablespoons warm olive oil
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●1 teaspoon eastern spicesa blend of cumin, coriander, and paprika
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils and pick out any debris.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- 3
Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they're dark golden brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- 4
Add the lentils, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and eastern spices to the saucepan.
- 5
Stir to combine, then add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 7
Fluff the lentils with a fork and serve hot, topped with crispy sumac onions if desired.