Dairy-Free Lebanese Mujadara (Lentils and Rice)
A simple yet flavorful Lebanese dish of lentils, rice, and caramelized onions, prepared completely dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown or Green Lentils
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 3 cups Water
- 2 large Onions
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
- 0.25 tsp Cinnamon
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Rinse the lentils and rice separately.
- 2In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized (about 20-25 minutes). Remove half of the onions and set aside for garnish.
- 3Add the rinsed lentils and rice to the pot with the remaining caramelized onions. Stir in the water, cumin, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- 4Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are cooked through and the water is absorbed.
- 5Fluff with a fork and serve hot, garnished with the reserved caramelized onions.
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