Description
Bulgur Mujadara is a hearty and nutritious dish made with lentils and bulgur, topped with caramelized onions. This flavorful vegetarian meal is perfect on its own or paired with a fresh salad or yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (420 g) brown lentils, small variety preferred
- 5 cups (1200 ml) water
- 1 ½ cups (250 g) coarse bulgur, brown or white, preferably #2
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil, extra virgin preferred (light can be used)
- 16 ounces (450 g) yellow onion, sliced or diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Lentils:
- Wash and rinse the lentils and bulgur thoroughly.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine the lentils with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes or until the lentils are almost cooked.
- Cook the Bulgur:
- Add the rinsed bulgur to the pot with the lentils. Stir in the cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with the lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
- Caramelize the Onions:
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and sliced onions.
- Cook the onions, stirring regularly, until they are golden. If the skillet is too small, cook the onions in two batches.
- For extra crispy onions, you can sauté additional onions with some flour or corn starch until crispy.
- Combine and Serve:
- Stir most of the caramelized onions into the mujadara, reserving some for topping.
- Serve the mujadara with the reserved caramelized or crispy onions on top.
Notes
Enjoy this hearty and nutritious dish as a satisfying meal on its own or paired with a side of fresh salad or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg