ONE-POT MUJADARA WITH LEEKS AND GREENS
Cookbooks will tell you that, in the Middle East, mujadara is the essence of comfort food, a humble dish made from pantry staples. To that I will add how easy it is to make. The only part that needs some attention is the frying of the onions (or in this case, leeks). To get them crisp, you have to cook them until they are deeply brown and darker than you might be comfortable with. But without the deep color, you don't get the crunch. Just make sure to take them off the heat before they burn. You want the majority to be mahogany, not black (though a few black strands would be O.K.).
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, one pot, main course
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place lentils in a large bowl and add warm tap water to cover by 1 inch. Let soak.
- Meanwhile, halve leeks lengthwise; run under warm water to release any grit. Thinly slice leeks crosswise.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer half the leeks to a bowl to use for garnish and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Stir garlic into the pot with the remaining leeks and cook for 15 seconds until fragrant. Stir in rice and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in cumin, allspice and cayenne; sauté 30 seconds.
- Drain lentils and stir into pot. Add 4 1/4 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Rinse greens in a colander and spread damp leaves over lentil mixture. Cover and cook 5 minutes more, until rice and lentils are tender and greens are wilted. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with reserved crispy leeks.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 209 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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Natnael Mesfin
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.
Anthony Tony
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love the way the lentils and rice come together, and the crispy onions on top are the perfect finishing touch.
Bilal khan Bilal Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and lentils. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Dalan42 Gamer
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. It's a great meatless meal that's packed with flavor.
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[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the crispy onions, and they don't even realize they're eating leeks and greens.
Sahir ali Sahir ali
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and lentils.
Kearabetswe Molefe
[email protected]This was my first time making mujadara, and I was really impressed. It was easier than I thought it would be, and the results were delicious.
Reia Gunness
[email protected]I'm a big fan of mujadara, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The leeks and greens add a nice touch, and the crispy onions are a great addition.
Polly & Frank Gill
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.
nimco maxamad
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The lentils were tender, the rice was fluffy, and the flavors were spot-on.
Armin Bronja
[email protected]This was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and my family loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Deborah Cowan
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the way the lentils and rice come together, and the crispy onions on top are the perfect finishing touch.
Apio Mary
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the combination of spices was just right.
Gaming Badsha
[email protected]This mujadara recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I especially loved the addition of leeks and greens, which gave the dish a nice depth of flavor.