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Mujadara Hamra Recipe

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Mujadara Hamra is a comforting Middle Eastern dish made with lentils, bulgur, and deeply caramelized onions, offering a rich and earthy flavor.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup avocado oil
  • 2 large yellow onions (finely chopped)
  • 1½ cups brown lentils (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup coarse bulgur #3 (rinsed and drained)
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons cumin

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring constantly, until the onions are deeply browned, about 25–30 minutes.
  2. Add the lentils on top of the onions, season with salt, and stir to combine, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid, stir in the bulgur, then cover again and cook for another 25 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, stir in the cumin, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Stir onions constantly to prevent burning while achieving deep caramelization.
  • Can be served with yogurt or a fresh salad on the side.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat with a splash of water to restore moisture.

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