Mujadara

This is a very simple recipe that is a great way to use up leftover cooked rice and lentils. The amounts of rice and lentils can be adjusted up or down a little depending on the amount of leftovers you have.

Combine in a large frying pan:

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 Tbsp  minced garlic

4 cups cooked brown rice

4 cups cooked brown or green lentils

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. salt or to taste

1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 3 Tbsp. dried parsley)

Cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

A key element of mujadara is supposed to be caramelized onions. For some reason, my family members don't care for fried onions, so we always just eat this dish without them. But certainly give it a try with the onions! You also might want to try topping it with my Garlic Yogurt Sauce.