Lebanese Lentils with Rice (Mujadaret Roz)

4.91 from 10 votes

This Lebanese dish is made up of lentils and rice and lavished with heaps of sweet caramelized onion.

Prep Time25

Cook Time15

Total Time40

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Keyword: lebanese lentil rice recipe, Lentil rice with caramelized onions, Mdardara, Mujadaret Roz

Servings: servings

Author: Lama

Boil 2 cups of brown lentil with water for 20 minutes then drain.
Soak rice in warm water for the same amount of time then drain.
In a medium pot, add 1/3 cup of olive oil on medium heat. Sauté the cubed onions until translucent.
Add in the drained lentils and rice, 2 cups water, salt and seven spices, then bring to a boil for 2 whole minutes while gently stirring. Taste the broth, and adjust the salt to your liking. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
In a medium skillet add the rest of the oil (3/4 cup) on medium heat. Sauté thinly sliced onions until golden-brown (caramelized). Remove the onions once caramelized and set on a plate that is covered with paper towel so it soaks up the oil.
Plate the lentils and rice then garnish with caramelized onions. Enjoy alone, or with fresh veggies and a side of yogurt.

TIPS

You can chop the onions up to a day ahead of time and even caramelize the sliced onions to cut down on prep time.
For best results, follow the recipe as is.
Store leftovers in an airtight container. They will keep in the fridge for about 4-5 days.