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Lebanese Lentil Stew

Lebanese Lentil Stew (Mujaddara)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Brown Lentils
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 Large Onion finely diced
  • ½ cup Light Olive Oil
  • 4 cups Water
  • ½ cup White Rice long grain
  • 2 teas Salt
  • ½ teas Pepper
  • Plain yogurt for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Put lentils in pot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and cook for 30-45 minutes while prepping other ingredients
  • Finely dice the onions and place in the skillet with olive oil
  • See video above, caramelize thee onions until very brown and until they begin to clump together
  • Remove from heat and immediately add water to stop the onions from cooking **USE CAUTION SINCE IT MAY SPLATTER WHEN THE WATER HITS THE HOT OIL!!!
  • Add the onion mixture and rice and spices to the cooking lentils
  • Simmer on medium heat for 45 minutes or until rice is tender and it is a thick consistency
  • Enjoy with Lebanese flat bread!
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