Lebanese Lentils Mujadara Recipe - Vegan Lentils With Rice

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1. 1Step 1: Rinse the lentils with cold water and remove any apparent debris.
2. 2Step 2: Add the lentils to a pot with 5 cups of water, bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
3. 3Step 3: Add rice, salt and the olive oil to the pot and stir well. You may need to add 1/2 cup of water if a lot of water had evaporated already. Cover and let simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
4. 4Step 4: Meanwhile, peel and chop the onions lengthwise and fry them in 1/4 cup of coconut or vegetable oil, for about 20 minutes or until they’re caramelized (dark brown). Strain from excess oil and set aside.
5. 5Step 5: Once rice is fully cooked, mix the pot well, then pour it in your serving plate and garnish it with the caramelized onions.
6. 6Step 6: Serve hot or cold with an optional side of plain/Greek yogurt.