The spiced lentil and rice dish mujadara is a traditional peasant food that is so much more than the sum of its parts. With as much onion as this dish has, cumin is vital, not only for flavor but also for its digestive properties. Black pepper is a regular companion because its pungent fragrance highlights cumin’s warm smokiness. Many cultures across the globe have a version of chopped tomato-cucumber salad, but the dried mint used here is distinctive to the Palestinian version, adding a fresh sweetness to the tart taste of lemon.
Chef Fadi Kattan of Fawda Cafe in Bethlehem shares his mother's recipe
Chef Fadi Kattan of Fawda Cafe in Bethlehem shares his mother's recipe
With this four ingredients recipe: Lentils, rice, onions and olive oil; you can make a very simple and healthy vegan meal. Mujadara!
Mujadara Lentils and Rice Recipe - This hearty vegan dish, also known as Lebanese Rice, is a favorite classic meal from the Middle East. Mujaddara is an easy and flavorful make-ahead meal, loaded with fabulous spices and topped with fried caramelized onions!
Hello, from living in social isolation here in Toronto. I’ve been baking and cooking loads with all the extra time at home. This mujadara, also known as rice with lentils and crispy onions is homey comfort food at is best. The recipe was taught to me years ago by a Palestinian friend. It’s a recipe …
Chef Fadi Kattan of Fawda Cafe in Bethlehem shares his mother's recipe
The result of this recipe is a beautifully baked meal of succulent chicken with a huge amount of flavor. Dig in and enjoy!
Mujadara is a classic Arabic recipe featuring cooked lentils and rice, caramelized onions, herbs and yogurt. It's a delicious vegetarian main dish! This version calls for brown rice instead of white (if you want to use white, see recipe notes). Recipe yields 4 generous servings.
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Mujadara is a classic Middle Eastern dish of cumin-scented brown rice and lentils with caramelized onions and garlicky yogurt.
