INGREDIENTS

For the Mujadara:

For the Onion Topping:

A classic Middle Eastern dish of rice and lentils topped with sweet caramelized onions. Simple, hearty, and perfect as a comforting main or side.

Directions

Preparation:

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Rinse the lentils and set aside.
  3. Slice onions thinly

Step 1: Cook the Lentils

  1. In a large pot, add lentils and water.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cook for 15–20 minutes, until lentils are just tender (not mushy).

Step 2: Build the Mujadara Base

  1. In a separate pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and lightly golden.
  3. Stir in cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3: Add Rice & Lentils

  1. Add the rinsed rice to the onion mixture and stir to coat.
  2. Add the cooked lentils with their cooking water (total liquid should come up 1/2 an inch over the rice).
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until rice is fully cooked and liquid absorbed.

Step 4: Prepare the Onion Topping

  1. Heat olive oil in a wide pan.
  2. Add sliced onions and cook slowly over medium-low heat, stirring often, until deeply caramelized and crisp at the edges (about 15–20 minutes).
  3. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 4: Serve

  1. Fluff the Mujadara gently with a fork.
  2. Top generously with caramelized onions.
  3. Serve warm or at room temperature. Best served with a chopped salad (recipe on our website) and with Ziyad Brand Olives, Turnip Pickles and Plain Yogurt.

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