Lebanese Mujadara
Mujadara is the ultimate healthy Lebanese comfort food. A blend of brown basmati rice, beans, za'atar spices and crispy, caramelized onions. Add sauteed red peppers or vegetables for an extra dose of veggies.
Ingredients
1 cup long-grain brown basmati rice
2 cups water
1 cup dry garbanza beans
2 cups water
3 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp RawSpiceBar Za'atar spices
1 lemon, juice
1 red pepper, diced
Directions
- Cook rice and garbanza beans according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, add vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and salt and saute, 10-15 minutes. Add red onions and saute, another 5-10 minutes until done.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, lentils and caramelized onions (save a pinch to top). Add za'atar, black pepper and lemon juice to taste. Top with fried onions and yogurt or tzatziki and enjoy!
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