Halal High Protein Lebanese Lentil Rice Mujaddara Recipe

• 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
• 1 cup long-grain rice (or brown rice), rinsed
• 3 large onions, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 4 cups vegetable broth or water
• Salt and black pepper
• Fresh parsley and lemon wedges for serving

1. 1Caramelize onions: Heat 3 tbsp oil, cook onions slowly until deep golden and crispy (20-25 min). Reserve half.
2. 2In the same pot, add lentils, cumin, remaining onions, and broth. Simmer 15 minutes.
3. 3Add rice and salt; cook covered 18-22 minutes until tender. Fluff and top with crispy onions.
4. 4Drizzle with olive oil and serve with yogurt or salad.

Nutrition values are estimates.