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Mujaddara

Lebanese · Middle East & North Africa Top Pick STOVETOP
9/10

Lentils and rice with caramelized onions — one of the world's great comfort foods.

Vegetarian Rice Dish Home Cook Friendly V Vegetarian N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Deeply caramelized onions (45+ min) are the soul; lentils + rice = complete protein. Vegan without yogurt.

Key Ingredients

lentils rice onions cumin olive oil yogurt

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