A delicious vegan mujadara recipe made with caramelized onions and dried fruits. This dish is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 onions large, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1/2 cup dried apricots chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- Salt and pepper to taste
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes.
- In another pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the lentils, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- In a separate pot, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the dried apricots and raisins and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften.
- Add the cooked lentils, cooked rice, and caramelized onions to the skillet with the dried fruits. Mix well to combine all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 14gFat: 10gFiber: 12g
Not a fan of raisins in savory dishes, but my family loved it! I’ll make it for them again.
Is it just me or does the recipe seem off? Multiple pots seem unnecessary… just sayin’.
I dunno, seems like you can do it all in one pot if you’re careful. But maybe that’s just me. 🤷♂️
I think the multiple pots are necessary for the best flavor! I love how the onions caramelize separately. 😊
This recipe is awesome! The caramelized onions were perfection. I added some nuts for a crunch, yum!
Totally agree! Caramelized onions really make any dish better. And nuts? Genius idea!
I don’t even know what mujadara is, but this looked tasty! Gonna give it a shot.
I tried this but the lentils were too mushy. Did I cook them too long? Not sure if I did it right.
Sounds like you might’ve cooked them a bit too long. Lentils can get mushy if you simmer them too much! Next time, check them a few minutes early.
This is a keeper! Made it twice this week. Meat eaters didn’t even complain!
I’m so glad to hear that! I made it too and my husband loved it. It’s great when you can find recipes that satisfy everyone. 😄
Sounds good, but can you really call it a meal without meat? I doubt the meat eaters really liked it. Just sayin’.
Yummy! 🥰
So glad you liked it! The caramelized onions really take this to the next level! 😍
Sounds complicated. Why not just buy pre-made? Cooking is too much work for a busy person like me.
Why bother? You could just heat up some frozen stuff. Seems like a lot of effort for a meal. 😒
I totally get it! Cooking can be exhausting, but this recipe sounds worth a try when you have a little time. Plus, nothing beats homemade! 😊