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 white rice, rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Top rice and lentil mixture with onions; serve.