Mujadarra, a classic Middle Eastern dish, consists of black lentils, brown rice, and caramelized red onions. In all probability, you have everything you need to make this dish in your fridge and pantry already! Be sure to serve it up with a little sour cream for a new favourite easy and unique side or main.
1/4cupfresh parsley,chopped, for garnish (optional)
1/2cupsour cream,for serving (optional)
Instructions
In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, add the vegetable oil, onions and half the salt.
Saute the onions until caramelized. You want a deep caramel colour and a slight crispiness to the onions. This should take about 30 minutes. Don't worry if some of the onion doesn't get crispy; it will all work out in the end.
Add the garlic and cumin. Saute for two more minutes.
Next, add the cooked rice and lentils. Add the other half of the salt and the black pepper. Toss to coat and cook until the lentils and brown rice are heated through - about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in parsley, saving some to garnish the top.