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Mujadara , Bulgur And Lentils, On A Serving Dish With Wheat, Lentils And Bulgur Decorating On The Side With The Kosher Create Sun Logo On The Bottom Right Corner.

Mujadara - Bulgur & Lentils

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Follow this easy Vegan Mujadara - Bulgur & Lentils Recipe for a wholesome and savory wholegrain dish. Mix bulgur, lentils and choice spices to create a special Mediterranean delicacy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 3 People

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.
    Cooked Lentils In A Glass Bowl On A Wicker Placemat.

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.
    Onions On A Dish And A Small Pitcher Of Olive Oil On A Wicker Placemat.

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.
    Cooked Bulgur On A Serving Plate With Two Wheat Branches Above And Dried Bulgur Scattered Around With The Kosher Create Sun Logo In The Bottom Left Corner.
  • Add the onions, lentils and spices to the bulgur and mix gently.
    Mujadara - Bulgur And Lentil Ingredients In Glass Bowls With Two Wheat Branches Above And Dried Bulgur Scattered On The Side.
  • Warm the mixture on a low flame for 5 minutes.

Notes

After soaking, the 1/2 cup of lentils should yield about 1 cup.

Sample the earthy flavor and unique texture of wholegrains! 

We invite you to visit Kosher Create’s Healthy Wholegrain Recipe Collections that include: WHOLEGRAIN DISHES, WHOLEGRAIN PASTA & BREAD and WHOLEGRAIN DESSERTS.
 
ALL grains and grain flours used in Kosher Create’s recipes are 100% WHOLEGRAIN.
Keyword Bulgur, Dairy Free, Grains, Healthy, Kosher, Lentils, Mediterranean, Mujadara, Parve, Vegan, Wholegrain