Madjadara

My friend, Springer, made this for us for dinner a week ago and it was DELICIOUS! I have to share this recipe because I think ya'll will love it! It will also go well if you add meat (chicken, beef, lamb in particular would likely go well with it):

Madjadara:

1 (or 2) cups brown lentil, rinsed
1 cup long grain rice, rinsed (or substitute brown rice) cooked
5 cups water
2 tsp - 1 tbsp of cumin (to taste)
1-2 tbsp salt (to taste)
1-2 tbsp of pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
6 shakes of Mrs. Dash spice
1 large onion (cut into long, moon-shaped, slices)

Directions:

1.) Heat up oil in a sauce pan and add chopped onions. Add in some Mrs. Dash, cumin, salt and pepper as desired to spice the onions.
2.) Meanwhile, bring lentils to a boil, add salt to taste.
3.) When lentils are half-way cooked, add cooked rice, cumin, pepper, and Mrs. Dash.
4.) Once onions have caramelized (translucent and browned on the edges), add onions to the lentil/rice and mix.
5.) Remove from heat and dish to be served (can be served hot or cold... plain yogurt may be added as a side)

*Add cooked meat as an option*

Sooooo good!

Tom - Independent BeachBody coach and FOOD enthusiast!