Mujadara with Cucumber Yoghurt
Prep 40mCook 30m1 servingMediterraneanDinner

Nutrition per serving
488kcalCalories
26gProtein
73gCarbs
8gFat
0gFibre
Ingredients
- Lentil, green, hulled, dry
- Basmati Rice
- Onion, mature, brown skinned, peeled, raw
- Olive Oil
- Ground Cumin
- Coriander, fresh, raw
- Delight vegetable stock
- Sea Salt
- Pepper, black, ground
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Cucumber, Lebanese, peeled, raw
- Lemon Juice
- Mint, fresh, raw
Instructions
- 1.Rinse the lentils and rice. Thinly slice the onion. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture.
- 2.Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring regularly, until soft and golden brown.
- 3.Add the lentils, ground cumin, ground coriander and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the lentils begin to soften.
- 4.Stir in the rinsed rice, cover and cook gently for another 12–15 minutes, or until the rice and lentils are tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Add a little extra water if needed.
- 5.Combine the Greek yoghurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice and chopped mint in a small bowl.
- 6.Season the mujadara with salt and black pepper. Serve with the cucumber yoghurt on the side.
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