ONE-POT MUJADARA WITH LEEKS AND GREENS
Cookbooks will tell you that, in the Middle East, mujadara is the essence of comfort food, a humble dish made from pantry staples. To that I will add how easy it is to make. The only part that needs some attention is the frying of the onions (or in this case, leeks). To get them crisp, you have to cook them until they are deeply brown and darker than you might be comfortable with. But without the deep color, you don't get the crunch. Just make sure to take them off the heat before they burn. You want the majority to be mahogany, not black (though a few black strands would be O.K.).
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, one pot, main course
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place lentils in a large bowl and add warm tap water to cover by 1 inch. Let soak.
- Meanwhile, halve leeks lengthwise; run under warm water to release any grit. Thinly slice leeks crosswise.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer half the leeks to a bowl to use for garnish and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Stir garlic into the pot with the remaining leeks and cook for 15 seconds until fragrant. Stir in rice and sauté 2 minutes. Stir in cumin, allspice and cayenne; sauté 30 seconds.
- Drain lentils and stir into pot. Add 4 1/4 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Rinse greens in a colander and spread damp leaves over lentil mixture. Cover and cook 5 minutes more, until rice and lentils are tender and greens are wilted. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with reserved crispy leeks.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 228, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 209 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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Samraat Rajputro
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my mujadara turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much liquid.
Darryl Moredock
[email protected]This mujadara is a great way to use up leftover lentils and rice. It's also a very affordable meal, which is always a plus.
Raju Poddar
[email protected]I made this mujadara for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the dish was gone in no time.
Anijer Sharma
[email protected]This mujadara is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. It's also very versatile, so you can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Misbah Jahanzaib
[email protected]Overall, I thought this mujadara was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Md Ruhul Amin
[email protected]The mujadara was a bit too mushy for my liking. I think I would have preferred it if the lentils and rice had been cooked separately.
Jackie Riley
[email protected]This mujadara was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more spices.
Fofi Tati
[email protected]I love that this mujadara is a one-pot meal. It makes cleanup a breeze! The flavors are also amazing and the dish is very filling.
Tyliyah Thompson
[email protected]This mujadara is a great way to get your daily dose of lentils and greens. It's also very easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.
Mukhiya Joker
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my mujadara turned out perfect! It was so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this again.
sharif Langari
[email protected]This mujadara was delicious! The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and easy one-pot meal.
Collins Ochieng' (Professor)
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this mujadara. The leeks and greens added a lot of flavor and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Black Mommba
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils and rice. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup involved. The mujadara turned out delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.
Khalilahmed Ahmed
[email protected]I made this mujadara last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This mujadara recipe is a delicious and easy one-pot meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The lentils and rice cook together until they're tender and fluffy, and the leeks and greens add a nice pop of flavor. I also love that this recipe is ve