Not only is it delicious, its made with ingredients I usually have on hand.
Jennifer Causey
My family just got back from a 10-day trip to Italy.
We also drank lots of wine and ate lots of gelato.
Photo:Jennifer Causey
During a conversation with my husband at the end of our trip, we realized what the problem was.
We were missing vegetables in our diet.
I wont be surprised if youve never heard of or eaten mujadara.
The dish, which has origins in the Levant, is humble.
The most basic version consists oflentilsand bulgur or rice cooked with loads of caramelized onions.
My dad suggested I call my aunt and ask her to tell me how to make mujadara.
One hour and several pages of notes later, I was armed with a recipe.
I made it for my friend, and we both fell in love.
(She even texted me the other day asking for the recipe 20-plus years later.
Hi, Sarah!)
Mujadara has been in rotation ever since.
Its a family favoritemy husband and daughter request it regularly and almost always after we get home from vacation.
Since each serving has 10 grams of fiber, it can help get things moving.
And the soluble fiber in lentils attracts water, softening our stools and making for a more pleasant exit.
I hope you try it and fall in love with it as much as my family has!
If you try it, dont forget to leave a rating and reviewI read every one!
