One Pot Lentil and Rice Recipe Inspired by Lebanese Mujadara 🇱🇧 Easy Plant-Based Recipes for Vegans

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is more nutritious, while bulgur is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Wash and soak the brown lentils for at least 4 to 6 hours (or overnight) until very tender.

Thoroughly wash the rice until the water runs clear and soak for 20 minutes.

Heat a pan, add cooking oil, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Fry the onion on medium-high heat until caramelized.

Reduce heat and add finely chopped ginger and garlic. Fry until onions are nicely browned.

Add strained tomatoes/passata and spices to the caramelized onions. Mix well.

Add soaked lentils and rice, along with salt and water. Cover and bring to a vigorous boil.

Reduce heat to low and cook for about 25 to 30 minutes until rice and lentils are cooked.

Uncover and continue to cook on low heat for another 1 to 2 minutes to remove excess moisture.

Turn off the heat, add parsley, lemon juice, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix gently.

Cover and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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