Library Kitchen

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 40 min cook

Mujadara

budgetdinnerveganvegetarian

Ingredients

1 cup brown lentils
1 cup rice
3 onions, thinly sliced
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp salt

Per serving

Calories: 470 kcal
Protein: 17 g
Carbs: 72 g
Fat: 12 g

Lentils and rice under a mountain of crispy fried onions. Humble, vegan, and quietly one of the best dishes in the library.

Method

Simmer the lentils in plenty of water until just tender, 15-20 minutes, then drain.
Fry the onions in the oil over medium heat, stirring rarely, until deeply browned and crisp — 20 minutes at least. Set half aside.
Add the rice, cumin, and salt to the pan with the remaining onions and stir to coat.
Add the lentils and 2 cups of water; cover and cook on low for 15 minutes.
Rest 5 minutes off the heat, then top with the reserved crispy onions.

Cook this every week? Plan it in Mimos — the shopping list builds itself.