Mujaddara Arabic Lentil Rice
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Mujaddara Arabic Lentil Rice

1. Dry lentils, rinsed - 1 cup
2. Water - 2 cups
3. Salt - 1 teaspoon
4. Ground cumin - 1 tablespoon
5. Garlic powder - 1 tablespoon
6. White rice, rinsed - ¾ cup
7. Water - ¾ cup
8. Salt - 1 teaspoon
9. Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
10. Vegetable oil - ¼ cup
11. White onions, sliced into 1/4-inch rings - 3

How to cook deliciously - Mujaddara Arabic Lentil Rice

1. Stage

Combine the lentils, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, the cumin, and garlic powder in a pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until the lentils begin to soften, 20 to 30 minutes.

2. Stage

Stir the rice, 3/4 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, and the olive oil into the lentils. Cover the pot and continue cooking until the lentils and rice are tender, about 40 minutes.

3. Stage

Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onions in the oil until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Spread the onions over the rice and lentil mixture to serve.