Serves 2-3

Mujadara is a signature Middle Eastern dish of lentils and rice w/ crispy fried onions. Experience the taste of Mujadara without the added oil. This gluten-free, oil-free, vegan main dish offers a nutritious and delicious alternative without compromising on flavor.

Ingredients (organic/biodynamic):

• 5 large red onions, thinly sliced
• 6 Tbsp. water (or more as needed; see instructions)
• 1/2 c. green or brown lentils
• 1/2 c. wild rice
• 2 c. vegetable broth
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
• Celtic Sea Salt® and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, spread the onions into a flat layer and add 3 Tbsp. water. Stir once and cover the pan.
2. Cook for a total of 30-40 minutes, removing the lid and stirring every 5 minutes or so. Add 1 Tbsp water at a time as needed to prevent sticking/burning.
3. Once onions begin to brown slightly (around 10 minutes), turn heat to low and continue cooking as described above.
4. While the onions are caramelizing, rinse lentils and wild rice under cold water, and place into a separate pot.
5. Add vegetable broth, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper, and stir well.
6. Cover and gently simmer for about 45-60 minutes or until the lentils and wild rice are cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
7. Meanwhile, continue cooking/ caramelizing the onions until done, and remove pan from heat.
8. When lentils/rice are cooked, remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
9. Add onions to the lentil/rice mixture, reserving a few onions for garnish, and stir until combined.
10.  Transfer to serving dish, garnishing with reserved onions.
11. Enjoy!

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