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bowl of bulgur mujadara
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Bulgur mujadara (lentils and bulgur)

Make your wallet and your taste buds happy with this hearty and flavorful bulgur mujadara. Enjoy a delicious Middle Eastern meal on a budget that's full of nutrition and flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: budget-friendly, stove-top
Servings: 6
Calories: 297kcal
Author: Veronique Eichler

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add chopped onions. Cook for 40 minutes, stirring frequently, until deeply browned.
  • While the onions are browning, rinse lentils and place in a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer 10 minutes. Drain.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil on medium high. Add sliced onion. Carefully adjust the heat up to create a nice sizzle, stirring constantly to make sure you don't burn the onion. Adjust the heat down if they seem to brown too fast. It should take about 15 minutes to get them crisped and browned. Remove to a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • Once the chopped onions have reached their deep brown color, add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
  • Add lentils, bulgur, salt and spices. Cover and bring back to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes until all liquid has been absorbed and the bulgur and lentils are cooked. If the mixture looks too dry as it cooks, add a few tablespoons of water.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve the lentil and bulgur mix topped with crispy onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 43g | Protein: 12g | Total Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 494mg | Dietary Fiber: 15g | Total Sugars: 3g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg