MUJADARA (LENTILS AND RICE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS)
Mujadara is a classic Arabic recipe featuring cooked lentils and rice, caramelized onions, herbs and yogurt. It's a delicious vegetarian main dish! This version calls for brown rice instead of white (if you want to use white, see recipe notes). Recipe yields 4 generous servings.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Main Dish
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, combine the garlic, bay leaves, cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and about 20 twists of freshly ground black pepper. Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, stir in the rice and reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain a controlled simmer, for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils and let the mixture return to a simmer. Cover again, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice and lentils are tender, about 20 to 23 minutes.
- Meanwhile, warm the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. When it's warm enough that a slice of onion sizzles on contact, add the remaining onions. Stir to combine.
- Stir only every 3 minutes or so at first, then more often once the onions at the edges of the pan start browning. If the onions are browning before they have softened, dial down the heat to give them more time. Cook until the onions are deeply caramelized and starting to crisp at the edges, about 20 to 30 minutes. In the meantime, line a large plate or cutting board with a couple paper towels.
- Using a slotted spoon or fish spatula, transfer the onions to the lined plate and spread them evenly across. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over the onions. They'll crisp up as they cool.
- When the lentils and rice are done cooking, drain off any excess water (if there is any) and return the mixture to the pot, off the heat. Lay a kitchen towel across the top of the pot to absorb steam, then cover the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid, discard the bay leaves, and smash the garlic cloves against the side of the pan with a fork. Add about 3/4ths of the green onions and cilantro, reserving the rest for garnish. Gently stir and fluff the rice with a fork. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Transfer the rice and lentil mixture to a large serving platter or bowl. Top with the caramelized onions and the remaining green onions and cilantro. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature, with yogurt and spicy sauce (optional) on the side.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 generous serving, without yogurt or hot sauce, Calories 471 calories, Sugar 4.7 g, Sodium 936.3 mg, Fat 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 70.5 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 16.9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
WILD RICE AND LENTIL SALAD
This healthy, protein-packed salad is a perfect main dish for the vegetarians who grace your holiday table-or as a side in smaller portions. My family loves it for the flavors, and my friends love it because I offer them a healthy alternative to meat. -Mary Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. Place lentils in a small saucepan. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water., In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and salt until blended. In a large bowl, combine rice, lentils, tomatoes and green onions; drizzle with dressing. Just before serving, stir in arugula and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 18g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
HERBED LENTILS AND RICE
Looking for dishes that are both healthy and yummy, Judy Manbeck latched on to lentils, "I'm trying to incorporate more legumes and whole grains into our diet, so this blend of lentils and rice is perfect," she writes from Chanute, Kansas.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring twice. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HERBED LENTILS AND RICE
From: "The Bean Cookbook" by Norma S. Upson. When I try it I will probably double the herbs. *Use vegetable broth to make this Vegetarian. You may try this with any kind of cheese you like.
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Brown Rice
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except the cheese strips and turn into an ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
- Cover and bake at 350F for about 1 1/2 hours until lentils and rice are cooked, stirring twice.
- Place cheese strips on top of the lentil-rice mixture.
- Bake uncovered 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.2, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 204.4, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 13.2
HERB LENTILS AND RICE
This was the featured recipe in an email this morning from the Best of Spark People. Listed at www.sparkrecipes.com website. Submitted by LILLAKE. "A tasty non-meat way to get some extra protein in your diet."
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Cheese
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 1/2 quart dish, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients; stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
- Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cover and bake at 350*F for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring twice.
- Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.9, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 236.2, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 3, Protein 24
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