{"id":"recipe_c44dbb1830","slug":"mujadara","title":"Mujadara","description":"A classic Levantine comfort dish featuring tender lentils, fluffy rice, and a generous topping of sweet, deeply caramelized onions.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":35,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 cup green or brown lentils","name":"Brown Lentils","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"dried","notes":"green or brown","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup long-grain rice","name":"Long-grain rice","quantity":185,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"long-grain","notes":"Basmati or Jasmine work well","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 large onions","name":"Onion","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced into thin rounds","notes":"yellow or white","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1/4 cup olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"extra virgin","notes":"","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 teaspoon ground cumin","name":"Cumin","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 teaspoon salt","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"3 cups water","name":"Water","quantity":720,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Cooking Liquid","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Rinse the lentils and place them in a pot with 3 cups (720ml) of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until they are par-cooked but still firm.","group":"Preparation","title":"Rinse the lentils","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"While the lentils cook, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are deep golden brown and caramelized (about 15-20 minutes). Remove half of the onions and set aside for garnish.","group":"Caramelizing","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Caramelizing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Rinse the rice and add it to the pot with the par-cooked lentils and their remaining water. Stir in the cumin, salt, and the remaining half of the caramelized onions with their oil.","group":"Combining","title":"Rinse the rice and add it","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Combining"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice and lentils are tender.","group":"Final Cooking","title":"Cover the pot and simmer","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Final Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove from heat and let the pot sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve topped with the reserved crispy caramelized onions.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove from heat and let the pot sit, covered,","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Serve with a side of plain yogurt or a simple tomato and cucumber salad for a complete meal. The secret is to let the onions get very dark brown without burning them.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Levantine"]},"course":["main","side"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["pot with lid","large skillet","fork"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","high_protein","gluten_free","low_fat","mediterranean"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Approximately 250g per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The caramelized onions can be made a day in advance. 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