LEBANESE LENTILS AND RICE
Our favorite Lebanese restaurant in Minneapolis (Emily's Lebanese Deli) serves this dish and we love it! This is pretty similar. It's also known as Mujadara!
Provided by Carolyn Haas
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Place rinsed lentils in medium saucepan, cover with water, bring to boil , then lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until done. Drain and set aside. Rinse the rice to remove some of the starch and set aside, too.
- 2. As lentils cook, put oil in medium sized skillet. When oil is hot, add cumin seeds and cracked pepper, cook until cumin seeds darken, about 1 minute.
- 3. Then add onions, sprinkle with a dash of salt and cook until they turn dark caramel brown, stirring often. This will take about 15 minutes. Splash the onions with a little water if they stick to the bottom of the pan. Cook until their deep chestnut color and slight crispiness develops on some of the onions.
- 4. With a slotted spoon or spatula, remove about half of the onions and place on a paper towel-lined plate; use for garnish later. (Optional - chop the onions before using as garnish.) Sprinkle in the ground cumin, cayenne and add the cinnamon stick; saute about 1 minute.
- 5. Add the rice and cook, stirring often until some rice grains start to brown. Quickly, add the cooked lentils, 3 cups of water and about 1 teaspoon of salt; bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. The water should be completely evaporated and rice should be tender. Turn off the heat, keep the lid on, and allow the rice to sit for about 5 minutes.
- 6. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts, if using, in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, about 5 minutes or until they start to turn brown and fragrant.
- 7. Taste for seasoning. Serve with the reserved caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, if using, and the lemon juice. You may serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or luben (Lebanese yogurt).
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Bella Keys
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some rice that I had cooked earlier in the week and this was the perfect way to use it up. The dish turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.
Aubrie Jo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dish changed my mind. The lentils are cooked perfectly and they're really flavorful. I also love the way the spices complement the lentils and rice.
Fares Dajani
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's really affordable. I also love that it's a one-pot dish, so there's less cleanup involved.
Khawajayousaf Khawajayousaf
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids love rice and they didn't even notice that they were eating lentils in this dish. They loved it!
Farhan Ahmed Udho
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Lebanese food and this dish did not disappoint! The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.
chris eve
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some rice that I had cooked earlier in the week and this was the perfect way to use it up. The dish turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.
Kadin Woodard
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dish changed my mind. The lentils are cooked perfectly and they're really flavorful. I also love the way the spices complement the lentils and rice.
Linda Laura
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's really affordable. I also love that it's a one-pot dish, so there's less cleanup involved.
mariel hondos
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids love rice and they didn't even notice that they were eating lentils in this dish. They loved it!
mohamed ashfaq
[email protected]I love the combination of lentils and rice in this dish. The lentils add a nice protein boost and the rice makes it a hearty and filling meal. I also love the spices that are used in this recipe. They give the dish a really nice flavor.
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[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some lentils that I had cooked earlier in the week and this was the perfect way to use them up. The dish turned out great and I will definitely be making it again.
Al Habibi
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Lebanese food and this dish did not disappoint! The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.
Ali Mumtaz
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the way the lentils and rice cook together and the spices give it a really nice flavor.
Mike Yandra
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nisar Sheaik
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I love the combination of lentils and rice, and the spices give it a really nice flavor.
Abdulla Alamin
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of lentils, but this dish changed my mind. The lentils are so flavorful and the rice is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Hassan Koroma
[email protected]OMG, this dish is to die for! The lentils and rice are cooked perfectly and the spices are just right. I could eat this every day.
Play Station
[email protected]This Lebanese lentils and rice dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.