LEBANESE LENTILS AND RICE
Our favorite Lebanese restaurant in Minneapolis (Emily's Lebanese Deli) serves this dish and we love it! This is pretty similar. It's also known as Mujadara!
Provided by Carolyn Haas
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Place rinsed lentils in medium saucepan, cover with water, bring to boil , then lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until done. Drain and set aside. Rinse the rice to remove some of the starch and set aside, too.
- 2. As lentils cook, put oil in medium sized skillet. When oil is hot, add cumin seeds and cracked pepper, cook until cumin seeds darken, about 1 minute.
- 3. Then add onions, sprinkle with a dash of salt and cook until they turn dark caramel brown, stirring often. This will take about 15 minutes. Splash the onions with a little water if they stick to the bottom of the pan. Cook until their deep chestnut color and slight crispiness develops on some of the onions.
- 4. With a slotted spoon or spatula, remove about half of the onions and place on a paper towel-lined plate; use for garnish later. (Optional - chop the onions before using as garnish.) Sprinkle in the ground cumin, cayenne and add the cinnamon stick; saute about 1 minute.
- 5. Add the rice and cook, stirring often until some rice grains start to brown. Quickly, add the cooked lentils, 3 cups of water and about 1 teaspoon of salt; bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. The water should be completely evaporated and rice should be tender. Turn off the heat, keep the lid on, and allow the rice to sit for about 5 minutes.
- 6. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts, if using, in a small skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, about 5 minutes or until they start to turn brown and fragrant.
- 7. Taste for seasoning. Serve with the reserved caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, if using, and the lemon juice. You may serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or luben (Lebanese yogurt).
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[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Lucinda Garcia
[email protected]This is now my go-to lentil and rice recipe.
Huseenmiiris Abdulahi
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Robert Booth (Dark Sanity)
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Evelina Hristozova
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Kevin O'Bryant
[email protected]This dish is a keeper!
Nicole Kane
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Ramzo Khan
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Afaq Ahmed Official
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Aabi Rais
[email protected]This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I would probably make it again with less spice.
Rakib Xymed
[email protected]The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly, but the flavor was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Hani AlAlawi
[email protected]This was my first time cooking lentils and rice, and it turned out really well. The dish was flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.
Stephen Tsiane
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The lentils were a little mushy for my taste, but my husband loved them. Overall, it was a good recipe and I would make it again.
Ife Diamond
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the spices were just right. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Thamnzo Mvulani
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this dish changed my mind. The lentils were so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sarah Ntini
[email protected]This Lebanese lentils and rice dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and comforting. I especially loved the combination of the lentils and the rice. They complemented each other perfectly.