Mujaddarah

 This is a delicious, healthy, budget recipe that I've adapted from several sources.  

MUJADDARAH

INGREDIENTS
Serves: 8

• rice and lentil base:
• 2 Tbsp olive oil 
• 2 yellow onions
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted 
• 1 tsp allspice 
• ¼ tsp ground cloves 
• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cup brown lentils
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• salad:
• 1 head lettuce
• 1 bunch radishes
• 1 cucumber
• dressing:
• 3 lemons, juiced
• 1/8 tsp. paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 Tbs. olive oil

saute the onions until carmelized

INSTRUCTIONS

carmelized onions

1. Thinly slice the onions and add them to a large pot with the olive oil. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until they are deeply golden brown, sticky, and caramelized. 
2. Add the cumin, allspice, cloves and rice to the pot.  Toast the rice in the onion mixture, then add 4 1/2 cups water, and the lentils.  Stir the pot well to dissolve any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, until done, about 30 minutes.  
4. While it's cooking, make a salad with the radishes, cucumber and lettuce.  Mix together the dressing ingredients. 
5. Serve warm, topped with salad and lemon garlic dressing.