LEBANESE LENTILS, RICE AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS (MUJADARA)
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Throw the lentils into a medium saucepan. Fill with enough cold water to cover the lentils by about an inch. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, then turn down to a simmer and cook until the lentils are tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, as the lentils cook, grab a large skillet. Pop it over medium-high heat and add the oil. Allow the oil to warm for a minute, then drop in the cumin seeds and cracked peppercorns and cook, shaking the pan once in a while until the cumin seeds darken a touch, about 1 minute.
- Add the onions, sprinkle with a dash of salt and cook until they turn dark caramel brown, stirring often. This will take about 15 minutes. Splash the onions with a little water if they stick to the bottom of the pan. You'll know they're done both by their deep chestnut color and by the slight crispiness developing on some of the onions.
- Using a slotted spoon or spatula, remove about half of the onions to a paper towel-lined plate; these are for garnish later. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, cayenne and then add the cinnamon stick; saute about 1 minute.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring often (but gently so you don't break the rice!) until some rice grains start to brown. Quickly, add the cooked lentils, 3 cups of water and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt; bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low so that the pan is at a simmer, cover and cook 30 minutes. The water should be completely evaporated and rice should be tender. (If there's still too much water in the bottom, put the lid back on and cook for another 5 minutes.)
- Turn off the heat, keep the lid on, and allow the rice to steam undisturbed for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts, if using, in a small skillet over medium-low heat, shaking often, about 5 minutes.
- Taste the rice for seasoning. Serve with the reserved caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, if using, and a little squeeze of lemon juice. I also like to serve this with some dollops of Greek yogurt.
LEBANESE LENTILS (MUJADARA)
I grew up eating this- usually every Friday, because my family doesn't eat meat on Fridays. Its so good, I personally consider it comfort food. Its healthy, simple, and full of fiber! I often eat leftovers in a sandwich with veggies. Goes well with olives, pita bread, raw onion, celery, carrots, lettuce.
Provided by Helen Ganim
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in pan.
- add onions, and cook on medium high heat until they are brown- stir occasionally.
- stir in rice and lentils, mix in with onions.
- add water.
- add salt, mix contents.
- cover and simmer.
- This will take over an hour. The water will be absorbed into rice and lentils. Make sure they are soft. Sometimes you may need to add a little more water. Stir occasionally.
- Best if served in a shallow bowl, and let sit for 10 minutes or so. Enjoy warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 203.4, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 10.9
LEBANESE LEMON LENTIL SOUP
This wonderful comfort soup is a balance of lemon, salt, heat, and savory herbs. Serve it on a cold day. Can be made vegan, vegetarian, or with chicken easily.
Provided by Debra Fox Sullivan
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrots until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add water, lentils, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, salt, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir to incorporate. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 hours.
- Whisk butter and flour together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; stir constantly until thickened and paste-like, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, until light brown, about 20 more minutes. Whisk flour paste into finished soup, a spoonful at a time, until smooth and creamy. Serve with lemon wedges, 2 tablespoons parsley, and a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 13.9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 755.2 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
LEBANESE LENTILS RECIPE
Toss cooked lentils with onions, mint, and more for a unique lentils recipe! Serve our Lebanese Lentils Recipe in red pepper halves for added flair.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place lentils in medium saucepan. Add enough water to pan to cover lentils by 2 inches. Cook on medium heat 30 min. or until lentils are tender; drain. Add peppers, onions and mint; mix lightly. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
- Combine oil, vinegar and garlic. Pour over lentil mixture; mix lightly.
- Add cheese; toss lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 11 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g
LEBANESE-STYLE RED LENTIL SOUP
This is a wonderful soup that sort of resembles split-pea. I serve it garnished with lemon wedges, and sometimes add grilled chicken breast or cooked and cubed sweet potatoes for texture. Have fun with it!
Provided by Jen Yagoobian Pfister
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Lentil Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring chicken stock and lentils to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir onions into the lentils and season with cumin and cayenne. Continue simmering until the lentils are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Carefully puree the soup in a standing blender, or with a stick blender until smooth. Stir in cilantro and lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 524.1 mg, Sugar 3 g
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