Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)

Name: Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Israeli, Jewish, Lebanese, Turkish
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 1.33 cups Green Lentils; 0.75 cup Long-Grain Rice; 6 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.25 cup Plain Yogurt; 0.75 tsp Salt; 1 whole White Onion

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Israeli 🇮🇱Jewish 🇮🇱Lebanese 🇱🇧Turkish 🇹🇷 Low-Sodium Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah) brings together tender green lentils and fluffy long-grain rice infused with the deep sweetness of slow-browned onions. The contrast of warm, earthy grains with a cool dollop of yogurt or tangy sour cream makes it comforting yet bright. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a simple vegetarian main.

Prep10 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for about 10 minutes, until browned. Take off the heat and set aside.
2

Put the lentils in a medium saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
3

Stir the rice and enough water to cover into the saucepan with the lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the saucepan and continue simmering for 15 to 20 minutes, until the rice and lentils are tender.
4

Stir half the onions into the lentil mixture. To serve, top with yogurt or sour cream and the remaining onions.