Ingredients
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1 cup cooked brown lentils brown lentils1 cup cooked brown lentils
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1 cup cooked brown basmati rice brown basmati rice1 cup cooked brown basmati rice
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1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced yellow onion1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
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1 tsp ground cumin ground cumin1 tsp ground cumin
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1/2 tsp ground coriander ground coriander1/2 tsp ground coriander
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1/2 tsp cinnamon cinnamon1/2 tsp cinnamon
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika smoked paprika1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper ground black pepper1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1 tsp sumac sumac1 tsp sumac
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1/2 tsp sea salt sea salt1/2 tsp sea salt
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1/2 lemon, juiced lemon1/2 lemon, juiced
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley fresh parsley1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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2 tbsp chopped fresh mint fresh mint2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
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1/2 cup diced cucumber cucumber1/2 cup diced cucumber
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1/2 cup diced tomato tomato1/2 cup diced tomato
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1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional) pomegranate seeds1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
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1 garlic clove, minced garlic1 garlic clove, minced
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2 tbsp water (for sautéing onions) water2 tbsp water (for sautéing onions)
Directions
Best served warm, garnished generously with fresh herbs and toppings. Enjoy as a hearty breakfast or brunch bowl with a squeeze of lemon. For extra creaminess, drizzle with vegan yogurt or tahini. Leftovers store well for 2 days and reheat beautifully.
Steps
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Start by dry-sautéing the sliced onions in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat with 2 tbsp water, stirring frequently. Cook for 10-12 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized, adding splashes of water as needed. |
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Add minced garlic to the onions and sauté for 1 more minute. |
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Stir in cumin, coriander, cinnamon, smoked paprika, black pepper, and half the sumac. Mix well and cook for another minute to bloom the spices. |
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Add cooked lentils and rice to the pan. Toss everything together, season with salt, and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through. |
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Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and mint. |
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To serve, divide the mujaddara mixture between bowls. Top each with diced cucumber, tomato, remaining sumac, and pomegranate seeds (if using). |
















