Quick Mujadara (Simplified)
75% authentic · Middle Eastern
A faster version of the classic, this simplified Mujadara uses pre-cooked or canned lentils and focuses on quickly sautéed onions for a weeknight-friendly meal.
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Ingredients
- Cooked brown or green lentils (canned or pre-cooked)2 cups
- White rice1 cup
- Yellow onions2 medium
- Olive oil2 tablespoons
- Water or vegetable broth2 cups
- Ground cumin1 teaspoon
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Fresh parsleyfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Cook rice according to package directions.
- 2
While rice cooks, thinly slice onions.
- 3
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until softened and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in cumin and cook for 1 minute more.
- 4
Add the cooked lentils to the skillet with the onions. Stir to combine and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Season the lentil and onion mixture with salt and pepper.
- 6
Serve the cooked rice topped with the lentil and onion mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley.
