Mujadara – Bulgur & Lentils Recipe
Mujadara – Bulgur & Lentils Recipe combines bulgur with lentils to create a staple wholegrain dish that has its roots in ancient times. Sauté onions, savory spices and nutritious lentils to infuse the bulgur with an enticing aroma and flavor. Follow the easy step-by-step instructions for a unique treat.
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Mujadara – Bulgur & Lentils
Follow this easy Mujadara – Bulgur & Lentils Recipe for a wholesome and savory wholegrain dish. Mix bulgur, lentils and choice spices to create a special delicacy.
Equipment
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Nonstick frying pan with cover
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Lentils (green or French – soak for 4 hours)
- 1 cup Bulgur
- 1/2 cup Onions (cut into small pieces)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (1 tbsp for onions, 1 tbsp for bulgur)
- 2 cups Water
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste or health requirements)
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Cumin
Instructions
Lentils
- Soak the lentils for 4 hours. Rinse them in a sieve.
- Place in a small pot, cover with water and cook until tender (for about 20 minutes). Drain the lentils through a sieve and rinse with water. Set aside.
Onions
- In a nonstick frying pan, sauté the onions in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir from time to time until golden brown. Set aside.
Bulgur
- Rinse the bulgur in a sieve. Drain well.
- In the nonstick frying pan, sauté the bulgur in 1 tablespoons of olive oil for 2 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of water with ½ tsp of salt and bring to a boil.
- Lower the flame and simmer for 15 minutes. Let the bulgur rest for 10 minutes.
- Add the onions, lentils and spices to the bulgur and mix gently.
- Warm the mixture on a low flame for 5 minutes.
Notes
After soaking, the 1/2 cup of lentils should yield about 1 cup.
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