Mujadra is tasty, quick, and easy to make. It can be served as the main course (which we do sometimes on those busy Wednesdays when the girls have gymnastics till 8:30 PM!). It can also be served as a side dish. It’s delicious either way!
Mujadra is meatless, so it would make a great family dinner for Fridays in Lent. But, it’s so delicious that it can be eaten on any day… Even for #SundaySupper!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups dried lentils
- 8 cups of water
- 1 cup uncooked white rice (we use jasmine or basmati)
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 4 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of freshly-craked black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (or to taste)
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley as a garnish
DIRECTIONS
- Rinse lentils and add to a pot with cold water (all 8 cups).
- Bring to a boil, and boil on medium-high heat for 20 minutes.
- In the meantime, sauté the onions in the olive oil on medium-high heat.
- When the onions start to brown nicely, add the onions and olive oil (along with any brown caramelized bits) to the pot. Also add the rice, salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Stir to mix well, then cover and cook for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching.
This is a great one-pot meal that can be served at table from a serving dish. Mujadra actually thickens as it cools. It can be served hot or at room temperature.
Bon appetit!
Try it. Then let me know what you think in the comments below!
The Lenten Kitchen and Fish on Fridays
Yumm ! looks good ! I made lentils today too ( yellow ones) Love lentils and will definitely try this dish!
It’s good eats for sure!
I have eaten mujadra all my life. I love seeing the different proportions and spices other families use when making theirs. My family’s recipe is very similar to yours except we sneak a bay leaf in the mix while simmering! Thanks for posting this fantastic Lebanese dish, exceptional for lent…
Thanks, Mike! We love it too. It’s great to hear from you. You remain in our prayers. One day, perhaps, we can get together for a big Lebanese feast!
As a newcomer by marriage to Arabic cooking, I’m always looking for recipes! Mujadra is one that I’ve found uses ingredients I already have, rather than anything too exotic. I’d love for you to visit Captive the Heart, my blog for Catholic bries-to-be! http://captivetheheart.blogspot.com
Stephanie, Thank you so much for the comment! I did check out Captive the Heart… You’re doing fantastic work! It certainly is a great resource for Catholic brides-to-be. May God bless the work you are doing. Bon appetit!
I made it today, and it was delicious!! Thanks, Jeff! I only wish Lebanese food ingredients were more readily available to me; I love Lebanese food, but I haven’t been able to eat it for ages…
Awesome, Ariadna! I ended up making it again just the other day… Wednesday, to be precise. Simple, quick, easy, and delicious! Anytime you want Lebanese food, just come on over! 😉
Great recipe. Approximately how many will this serve, Jeff?
Did this last night, it was great! I did add a little more water and rice, the little one likes it ricey. Thanks!!
Rice and lentils with caramelized onions topped with plain yogurt and served with fish was a staple on Fridays during lent. My mom was Lebanese and this was one of our favorite dishes!