How to make Lebanese mjadara

green lentils

🥗Healthier: brown lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Brown lentils are often more affordable and still nutritious.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers heart-healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa adds protein and fiber, while bulgur is a cost-effective whole grain.

onions

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots provide a milder flavor, while leeks are often less expensive.

Saute four large onions in a quarter cup of olive oil until dark red and caramelized.

Add washed lentils and water to the onions; cover lentils with water by about four inches.

Cook lentils for about 30 minutes, checking every five minutes.

Prepare a salad with garlic, lemon juice, parsley, mint, tomato, cucumber, and red onion.

Add half a cup of cracked wheat (burgul) to the lentils and season with salt and black pepper.

Stir the mixture frequently until the water evaporates and the burgul is cooked and mushy.

Plate the dish and serve cold or overnight for better flavor.

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