M'Juddarah (Lentils, Rice, and Caramelized Onions)
- Total time
- 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 3/4 cups lentils (rinsed and sorted)
- 1 cup rice (white par-boiled)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Steps
- 1
Heat oil in a deep sauce pot over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent and caramelized, 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from pan and set aside.
- 2
In the same pan, add lentils and increase heat to medium-high. Toast lentils for 60 seconds then add 6 cups water. Bring pot to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are halfway cooked, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Add rice, salt and pepper to the pot and bring mixture to a boil. Stir once, cover with lid, then reduce heat to low. Cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Fluff lentils and rice with a fork before serving with caramelized onions. Serve with plain yogurt or Lebanese Cucumber Laban if you wish.
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