Mujadara, a simple but exquisite dish of rice and lentils flavored with golden, crisp, caramelized onions, is a classic of Arabic cuisine. My even healthier but authentic mujadara is also infused with the fresh and delicious goodness of leeks.
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Mujadara, a simple but exquisite dish of rice and lentils flavored with golden, crisp, caramelized onions, is a classic of Arabic cuisine. My even healthier but authentic mujadara is also infused with the fresh and delicious goodness of leeks.

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What is mujadara"

Mujaddara (also called mudardara or megadarra), is a delicious rice and lentil recipe eaten widely across the Arabic world. This one-pot medley of onions, rice and lentils is delicious proof that the simplest of recipes can also be the most satisfying.
The bulk of the flavor in mujadara comes from onions fried to a rich, deep, smoky, savory sweetness. When those crispy onions mingle with the tender rice and lentils, they create such magic, your tastebuds will do the tango.

Albeit meatless, a mujaddara is hearty and satisfying and it's a great dish to serve to an omnivore.

Why you will love this recipe

Delicious, one-dish meal. My mujadara recipe has everything you want in a complete meal: proteins from the rice and lentil combination, and veggies, including the onions and leeks.

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