Mujadara, which is spelled many different ways (mujaddara, mejadra, etc.), is an incredibly simple dish comprised of just ...

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 ...