One-Pot Lentil & Rice Recipe | Lebanese Mujadara

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.

Put lentils into a bowl, add enough hot water to cover them, set aside for 30 minutes.

Heat 5 tbsp olive oil, sauté the onions until they caramelize and turn a nice brown color.

Take half of the onions from the pot, spread them on a paper towel.

Add garlic to the pot, sauté for 1 minute.

Add lentils, mix everything well.

Add cumin and salt, pour enough hot water to cover the lentils, mix well.

Bring to a boil, simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes.

Add the rice, mix well.

Simmer on low heat with the lid on until rice is fully cooked, adding water gradually if needed.

Add black pepper, mix well.

Close the heat, cover the pot again and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Mix once more before serving.

Serve with reserved onions and parsley spread over the dish.

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