Mujadara, which is spelled many different ways (mujaddara, mejadra, etc.), is an incredibly simple dish comprised of just lentils, rice and onions. The word itself means "pockmarked" in Arabic ...

Mujadara is a Middle Eastern dish of lentils and rice topped with crispy fried onions. Andi Oliver uses bulghur wheat instead of rice for a Moroccan twist and serves it with tamarind chicken thighs.

Make the mujadara: In a medium sized dutch oven or non-stick pan, combine lentils with 4 cups water, and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, removing any foam that rises to the surface.

This delicious and nutritious almost-one-pan-meal was inspired by Turkish tomato pilaf and Mujadara, a tasty combination of rice, lentils and onions found throughout the Middle East. Using smart ...