Description
A satisfying and flavorful Middle Eastern dish, Mujaddarat Bulgur is a nutritious combination of lentils and bulgur, topped with caramelized onions and served with a refreshing cucumber mint yogurt.
Ingredients
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For the Mujaddarat:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fine bulgur wheat
- 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Cucumber Mint Yogurt:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup finely diced cucumber
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a large pot, heat olive oil, add onions, and cook until caramelized. Set aside half for topping.
- Cook Mujaddarat: Add garlic, bulgur, lentils, broth, spices to pot. Simmer until tender.
- Prepare Yogurt: Combine yogurt, cucumber, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate.
- Serve: Top mujaddarat with caramelized onions and yogurt.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit yogurt or use a plant-based alternative.
- Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or cold. Makes great leftovers.
- A squeeze of lemon brightens the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe with yogurt
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
