Authentic Mujadara Hamra / Hadia's Lebanese Cuisine

green lentils

🥗Healthier: brown lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Brown lentils are often more affordable and maintain similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being a budget-friendly alternative.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach adds nutrients while dried herbs are cost-effective.

onions

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

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

Rinse lentils under cold water and drain.

Combine lentils and water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

In a separate pot, rinse bulgur and drain.

Add bulgur to the pot with cooked lentils, along with water and salt.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook until bulgur is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

While bulgur and lentils cook, slice onions finely.

Heat olive oil and canola oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.

Once bulgur and lentils are cooked, fluff with a fork and serve the lentil and bulgur mixture topped with caramelized onions.

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