Mujaddara Arabic Lentil Rice

Fried onions top a mixture of lentils and rice seasoned with cumin and garlic powder in this vegetarian meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 371 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
• 3 white onions, sliced into 1/4-inch rings
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.75 cup white rice, rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the lentils, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, the cumin, and garlic powder in a pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until the lentils begin to soften, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Stir the rice, 3/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, and the olive oil into the lentils. Cover the pot and continue cooking until the lentils and rice are tender, about 40 minutes.

Step 3

Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onions in the oil until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Spread the onions over the rice and lentil mixture to serve.