mujadara

Instant Pot Mujadara - a comforting, healthy vegetarian meal of lentils and rice, with fragrant Moroccan spices, served with caramelized shallots, fresh veggies, pine nuts and optional yogurt. Gluten-free and Vegan adaptable. To make this on the stove top...see recipe notes.

Instant Pot Mujadara

brown lentils (do not split lentils) see notes

tablespoons olive oil

shallots,

garlic, rough chopped

cumin

coriander

allspice

cinnamon

turmeric, optional

ginger

kosher salt

mint

lemon lemon

water (updated

rice

Place lentils in a bowl and cover with hot tap water (or boiling water), letting them soak until time to add to the instant pot.

Set Instant Pot to Saute function. Saute shallots in the oil, 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly,  until tender and fragrant and slightly caramelized. Remove half, saving for the topping. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add all the spices, salt, lemon zest and water. Stir. Drain the lentils and add them along with the rinsed rice to the instant pot.  Give a good stir.

Cover the instant pot and set to Normal Pressure, High for 11 minutes. Let naturally release for at least 10 minutes.

In the meantime, prep any garnishes you like.

To serve, gently fluff the Mujadara with a fork (do not over mix, or it will get mushy ).  Divide among bowls, drizzle with olive oil, add tomatoes, avocado, caramelized shallots, sprouts, a spoonful of yogurt or zhoug yogurt, or tahini sauce &#8211; and fresh parsley or mint.

Feel free to serve with other seasonal veggies ( roasted root veggies, shredded cabbage or carrots, etc).

Oh man! First time making this and wow! Coming from someone who doesn’t like lentils or brown rice by themselves... The flavors were amazing! I almost ate the whole pot! My new favorite dish to pair with chicken breasts for my post workout meal. Thank you so much

Excellent option as an intro to vegan meals for my kids and it was a hit all around! Thank you for sharing ☺️

This was so delicious and easy.  While it was cooking I just sauteed some portobello caps on the stove top and put on top of it.  Yum yum yum.

This was seriously incredible. Made exactly as described. We loved it so much we're making again in 3 more days for company.

Amazing at first bite! I combined it with some leftover dish that gave it an umami taste. This is going to be my new kitchen staple. :)

It's the 3rd recipe that I do in 2 days, and this one too is just delicious!
I love how easy and clear are your instructions .

Thank you for sharing such a tasty recipe! We tried this recipe this past winter and it's now regular rotation for dinners. Leftovers reheat well. I'm pretty sure we make this at least twice a month. I like how versatile and quick the recipe is as well - we prepare with roasted veggies until the weather warms up and then switch to garden cherry tomatoes and sauteed kale, purple cabbage, and carrots. Thanks!!

Delicious! The blend of spices worked perfectly, and your suggestions for garnishes made it a real meal in one. Thanks. I will recommend this!

My whole family, even the picky eater, loved this! We are a family of  6 and I did 1 1/2 times on the recipe which fit in my instant pot and fed us with no leftovers

Our whole family enjoyed this (including my pickiest, youngest children). Very easy and delicious!

This was sooooo delicious!!! I’ll be making it again for sure!!!

I really loved the flavours in this dish.  Delicious!  Just a bit confused re: amount of lentils to use.  I usually soak brown lentils overnight before using.  So is the amount to add to recipe for dried or soaked lentils?

Mujadara is a Middle Eastern lentil rice dish served with flavorful caramelized onions that were fried in olive oil. This simple dish is naturally vegan, made with just pantry ingredients so it&#039;s incredibly frugal, and it&#039;s ready in just 30 minutes!

Mujadara

(200 grams) brown or green lentils (dried)

baharat (optional)

bay leaves

water

(175 grams) long rice

olive oil

salt

black pepper

onions

Soak the rice in water, and wash the lentils.

Add the lentils to a pot, cover with water (for 1 cup of lentils, add 3 cups of water). Season with ground cumin and baharat if using, and throw in a couple of bay leaves.

Cover the pot with a lid, bring to boil and simmer for 5-15 minutes. The time varies depending on what kind of lentils you&#039;re using, so you have to keep checking every 5 minutes until the lentils are almost cooked but still firm.

When the lentils are looking fine, add the rinsed and drained rice, and add more water just to cover the rice (I can&#039;t give you the exact measurement as it depends on how much of the water evaporated as you cooked the lentils, so use your best judgment - I needed to add just ½ cup of water).

Season with salt, and pepper. Cover with the lid, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest possible and cook for 10-12 minutes.

In the meantime, caramelize the onions (see instructions below).

Remove the lid, and check if all of the water has evaporated, and that the rice is cooked. If it needs to cook further, add a splash of water and cook for longer.

When the mujadara is done, remove the lid, give it a quick stir then stir in half of the caramelized onions. Keep the rest of the onions for serving.

To a skillet or a non-stick pan, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Heat it on medium heat, then add the onions. Fry them for 10-15 minutes or until the onions have lost their structure, got a caramel color, and started crisping up slightly.

You have to be super patient, and not step away from the stove. Keep stirring regularly so that the onion slices are cooked evenly.

To caramelize the onions

Rinse the lentils, and add them to the Instant Pot stainless steel insert with 2 cups of water, season with ground cumin and baharat if using, and throw in a couple of bay leaves. Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 2 minutes at high pressure, when cooking time ends quickly release the steam.

Remove the lid and add the rinsed and drained rice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add water just to cover the rice and lentils (not more!).

Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 4 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 6-7 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking.

When the cooking program ends, allow the steam to be naturally released for 15 minutes, then release the rest of the steam manually. Carefully remove the lid, fluff with a fork and mix in the caramelized onions.

Instant Pot method

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Mujadara is a Middle Eastern lentil rice dish served with flavorful caramelized onions that were fried in olive oil. This simple dish is naturally vegan, made with just pantry ingredients so it’s incredibly frugal, and it’s ready in just 30 minutes!

Here's what you need: medium red onion, olive oil, water, medium red onion, garlic, olive oil, green lentil, long grain rice, salt, cumin, cinnamon, bay leaf, fresh parsley, lemon, greek yogurt

Lentils and Rice With Caramelized Onions Recipe by Tasty

red onion, thinly sliced

½ medium red onion, diced

garlic,

green lentil

bay leaf

parsley

lemon

greek yogurt

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In a large pot, sauté the diced red onion and minced garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the water, green lentils, and salt to the large pot. Bring to a boil.

Cover with lid and simmer for 10 minutes.

To make the caramelized onions, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over low heat and add the onion slices, stirring occasionally until completely soft, dark brown, and caramelized.

NOTE: This will take about 30 minutes. The onions should become very dark and tacky when finished. Stir often to avoid burning.

Add the rice, cumin, cinnamon, and bayleaf to the lentils. Stir.

Cook covered for about 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked.

Serve lentils and rice topped with the caramelized onions, chopped fresh parsley, lemon wedges, and Greek yogurt if desired.

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Instant Pot Mujadara - a comforting, healthy vegetarian meal of lentils and rice, with fragrant Moroccan spices, served with caramelized shallots, fresh veggies, pine nuts and optional yogurt. Gluten-free and Vegan adaptable. To make this on the stove top...see recipe notes.

½ teaspoons kosher salt

Cover the instant pot and set to High pressure for 11 minutes. Let naturally release for at least 10 minutes.

This is a household staple. We make it without oil by sautéing onions with water!

Yum! I just made this and am enjoying right now with your tahini sauce. I used a red onion instead of shallots and increased the lentils by 1/2 c (and water too) to finish up my bag. I'll definitely be coming back to this recipe again!

so good! garnished with rainbow carrots i roasted the day before, and greek yogurt with a squirt of lemon. can't wait to try different combos.

Wow!!! This is delicious, such rich, warm flavors! I already know I'll be making this again and again!

Delicious!! Even my kids liked it, though they asked for a little less pungent/bitter. Should I leave out the turmeric or cut down on the allspice next time?

This was delicious! It's definitely going on regulation rotation. Thank you!

Forgot the rating but would 10 stars if I could!

Instant Pot mujadara is a delicious combination of lentils, rice and caramelized onions. This fragrant vegetarian recipe comes together quickly in your pressure cooker, making it perfect for any night of the week.Best part, the lentils and rice are cooked to perfection, no mushy rice nor lentils. 

Instant Pot Mujadara Lentils and Rice

basmati rice 1 cup, washed

green or brown lentils 1

olive oil 2 tbsp

water or vegetable broth 2.5 cups

cumin ground 1/2 tbsp

coriander ground 1/2 tbsp

cinnamon ground 1 tsp

chili powder 1/2 tsp (optional)

garlic 2,

bay leaves 2

Soak the lentils overnight.

Heat oil in Instant Pot using the saute...

Heat oil in Instant Pot using the saute function. Add the half moon sliced onions and saute until the onions caramelize. Remove the onions and keep them aside for garnishing.

In the same pot add the remaining oil...

In the same pot add the remaining oil and finely chopped onions and  chopped garlic and  saute.

Add the bay leaves, cumin, cinnamon, coriander powder,...

Add the bay leaves, cumin, cinnamon, coriander powder, chili powder. Add soaked, drained lentils and rinsed rice to the pot.

Pour in either vegetable broth or water

Close the load and seal the vent.

Pressure cook for 6 minutes and allow pressure...

Pressure cook for 6 minutes and allow pressure to naturally release.

Garnish with remaining caramelized onions and parsley.

Serve with yogurt or salad.

In a dutch oven or in a soup...

In a dutch oven or in a soup pot, heat the oil. Add the bay leaves , cumin, cinnamon, coriander powder, and chili powder and cook until fragrant.

Then add the finely chopped onions and garlic...

Then add the finely chopped onions and  garlic and saute until the onions become soft, fragrant and ready. 

Next add in 4 cups of water and...

Next add in 4 cups of water and bring it to boil. Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium.

Add the presoaked lentils and rice, stir the...

Add the presoaked lentils and rice, stir the onions lentils and rice. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for until the water is absorbed. This should take approximately 25 minutes. 

Meanwhile make the caramelized onions for the topping....

Meanwhile make the caramelized onions for the topping. Heat some oil in a skillet and add the moon shaped onions and cook on medium heat until they caramelize and the edges start getting crispy and dark. 

Lastly when the lentils and rice are cooked,...

Lastly when the lentils and rice are cooked, add the caramelized onions and topping and relish this Mujadara preparation. 

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Mujadara - This Instant Pot mujadara recipe is a delicious combination of lentils, rice and caramelized onions. This fragrant vegetarian recipe comes together quickly in your pressure cooker, making it perfect for any night of the week.Best part, the lentils and rice are cooked to perfection, no mushy rice nor lentils. Video recipe.

Instant Pot Mujadara Recipe Lentils and Rice

Instant Pot Mujadara (Mujaddara) - A signature Middle Eastern dish made with lentils and rice and garnished with crispy fried onions! It is gluten-free, vegan and one of the most comforting one pot meal! It is one of the favorite Vegetarian side dishes and it is a protein-rich filling meal.

Basmati Rice

Coriander seeds

Cumin seeds

Salt

Water

Cilantro

Wash and Soak the Brown/green lentil at least 5 hours or overnight in hot water.

Wash and Soak Basmati rice for 30 minutes.

Coarsely grind the Coriander seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, and green chilies either in mortar and pastel or in a mixer grinder. Keep this masala paste aside.

Turn on the Saute mode, add diced onion, crushed Masala paste, soaked lentil, soaked rice, water and salt.

Cover the Instant pot with locking lid, vent valve on sealing position set the timer for 6 minutes under high pressure.

Once 6 minutes is done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure.

Open the lid, add fried onions and cilantro. Fluff the rice with a fork.

That's it! Instant pot Mujadara is ready to devour!

Enjoy it with Yogurt and some salad on the side. Goes well with Tzatziki sauce too.

Instant Pot Mujadara (Mujaddara) - A signature Middle Eastern dish made with lentils and rice and garnished with crispy fried onions! It is gluten-free, vegan and one of the most comforting one pot meal! It is one of the favorite Vegetarian side dishes and it is a protein-rich filling meal.
Mujadara or Mujaddara translates to a middle eastern staple rice and lentil dish which is an everyday staple in most of the Lebanese home. This lentil and rice pilaf is very simple and made using very basic ingredients.
It is a seriously inexpensive vegetarian meal that would be perfect for your next get-together.
Since it is gluten-free and dairy free, it is also diet-friendly.
The main flavor comes from the fried onions. Fried onion gives a beautiful depth in color and in taste.
Though the recipe is Middle Eastern, you don't need to take an extra trip to Middle Eastern store to get the ingredients. 
The ingredients are very simple and easily available from your pantry or can be found at any local supermarket.
Instant Pot Mujaddara recipe is made with Rice, Lentil, couple of spices and onions. I made this one-pot vegan meal with white basmati rice.
But you can make it with Brown rice, quinoa or even with wild rice. 

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Emma Galloway's Tomato Pilaf with Black Lentils & Caramelised Onion

black (beluga) lentils,

tomatoes (I like to use cherry), finely chopped

white basmati rice, rinsed & drained well

fine salt, to taste

Place lentils into a small saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until just tender. Drain and set aside.

Heat a large heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Add oil and garlic and cook for 30 seconds, before adding chopped tomato. Cook, stirring often, for 3–4 minutes, or until soft and juicy. Add rice and stir then add water and a good pinch of salt.

Bring to the boil, cover with a lid, reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside with the lid on for a further 10 minutes.

To make the caramelised onions, as soon as your rice is happily cooking away, heat oil in a large heavy-based frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, for 20–25 minutes or until deeply golden, taking care in the final 5–10 minutes to ensure the bottom doesn't catch and burn. Season with salt. These can be prepared in advance and will store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.

When the rice is cooked, remove the lid, stir through lentils, adjust seasoning if needed and serve topped with caramelised onions and chopped coriander.

This Mujadara is super easy to make with simple ingredients that you might already have on hand. It is full of flavor, packed with the right texture and naturally vegan. 

garlic

tsp cumin

lentils

onions, sliced

salt, pepper

parsley, finely chopped

Heat a skillet with 1/3 cup olive oil,...

Heat a skillet with 1/3 cup olive oil, reserve the remaining 2 tbs for later. Make sure the oil is hot, then add the onions and fry them for 15 minutes. Stir until caramelized, season with salt and pepper.

At the same time, heat another casserole or...

At the same time, heat another casserole or skillet with 2 Tbs olive oil. Add minced garlic and fry for 1 minute

Now add cumin, cooked rice and lentils to...

Now add cumin, cooked rice and lentils to that skillet. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 4 minutes. Mix in the onions and optional parsley, if you like.

Mujadara (mujaddara) is a signature Middle Eastern dish of lentils and rice garnished with crispy onions. I am especially excited to share the Lebanese version of this dish from Rose Water and Orange Blossoms (affiliate link.)

Mujadara: Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions

black lentils,

water, divided

yellow onions, diced (4 cups)

tsp kosher salt, more to taste

rice,

Parsley or parsley flakes

onion

Place the lentils in a small saucepan with 2 cups of the water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, and then reduce the heat and simmer, cover until the lentils are par-boiled (10-12 minutes). Remove from the heat, drain the lentils and set them aside.

In a large saute pan with a lid, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook until the onions are dark golden brown, darker than typical caramelized onions (about 40 minutes), sprinkle the onions with a teaspoon of salt as they cook.

Carefully pour the remaining 2 cups of water, bring the water to a boil over high heat, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir the rice and par-cooked lentils into the onion mixture. Cover and bring back to a boil. Stir in a healthy pinch of salt and the black pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice and lentils are both cooked through (about 20 minutes). Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the Mujadara hot or at room temperature with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and parsley garnish, if you like.

If you are adding the the fried onions, heat the oil over medium-high heat (to 375 degrees F) in a saucepan. When a small piece of onion bubbles vigorously, the oil is ready. Fry the onions in batches until they are golden brown. Transfer the onions to a paper towel-lined plate or try, and then arrange them on top of the Mjuadara.

Add a side of salad like fattoush, if you like. Enjoy!

This was SO DELICIOUS.  I didn't expect it to be THIS GOOD!  thank you Suzy

I just love the middle eastern and Lebanese food. I was married to a Palistine for 12 years an missed having the different foods. Thanks for posting these. Suzanne M

There is evidently a bunch to realize about this.

I think you made various nice points in features also.

I second so many people on this recipe. I literally didn’t expect it to be THIS good. I really took my time with the onions and it literally made the dish. So so so good. Thank you!!  One question, my finished product doesn’t have that beautiful brisk color yours has in the photo. Did I do something incorrectly?

We loved the mujadara!  I think the crispy onions added quite a bit of flavor.  I garnished the dish with pomegranate arils for color and flavor and used a bit of sumac with the Greek yogurt. Thanks for a great recipe.

Love it. My Lebanese friend was shocked tho, because i used onions and she says she never puts onion in this dish. That was confusing. Anyway ...
Delicious ❤️

This looks amazing! Never had black lentils before; just put them in my online shopping cart to try this. I love it when you send out interesting recipes like this. Thanks!

I loved this recipe. If you like fried onions you will love this. The crispy onion topping is a must. The only change I made was using a butter/olive oil combination to fry the final onion used for topping. Delicious! Suzy I would love for you to post more recipes using black beluga lentils. I will definitely be making this recipe again. Thank you!!

Silly how delicious such a simple dish can be!
The very best thing about Suzy's recipes are the clear instructions. A few months as a subscriber, and not one recipe has been incorrectly written.
This lentil dish will be added to the rotation.

Mujadara is a simple Lebanese lentil and rice dish with crispy onions that&#039;s packed with flavor. This lentils and rice recipe calls for only a few ingredients and is very easy to make.

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