Vegetarian

Lentils and Bulgur / Moujadara takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Lentils and Bulgur / Moujadara takes 50 minutes to cook.

Lentils and Bulgur / Moujadara makes 7 servings.

The ingredients for Lentils and Bulgur / Moujadara are:

Brown lentils, rinsed well, 2 cups
Water, 6 cups
Olive or Canola Oil, 2 tbsp
Onions, raw, 1 1/2 cup, chopped
Salt, 1 tsp
Cumin powder, 1 tsp
Curry powder, 1/4 tsp (optional)
Bulgur (cracked wheat), dry, 2/3 cup

Here is how you make Lentils and Bulgur / Moujadara:

Before washing lentils you should spread them out on a light colored plate or cooking surface to check for, and remove, small stones or debris. After this process, place the lentils in a strainer, and rinse them thoroughly under cool running, set aside.Wash and drain bulgur wheat then set aside.Chop the onions and set aside.In a medium pot, on high heat, combine the lentils and water. After about 15 minutes you will notice some greyish foam develops on top, skim as much as you can and disgard.Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer until still firm and almost done, 15 to 20 minutes.Meanwhile, ( at the same time you start cooking the lentils) In a small skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized to a very dark brown color, 20 to 25 minutes.Add caramelized onions, salt and spices to the Lentils and let simmer covered on low heat for 5 minutes. Add the Bulgur to the Lentils cook uncovered on low heat until the bulgur is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with Tomatoes and cucumber salad.Makes 7 cooked portions - about a cup each. Notes:>/b>About Bulgur: Bulgur is a quick-cooking form of whole wheat that has been cleaned, parboiled, dried, ground into particles and sifted into distinct sizes. you can find it in any middle eastern store. Choose size No 2 for this dish which is medium between fine and coarse. Look at this picture to see how they look like (copy and paste the link below into your browser) http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2030/2483307211_121a4eb2a8_b.jpgAbout Lentils: You can use any kind of whole lentils ( not the split green or red ones) I prefer the round puffy brown ones that tend to keep their shape when cooked. look ay this picture to see how they look like (copy and paste the link below into your browser) http://www.foodsubs.com/Photos/lentils-brownmasoor.jpg Number of Servings: 7Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user .

The nutritional information for Lentils and Bulgur / Moujadara is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 7
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 160.5

• Total Fat: 4.5 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 341.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 24.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.6 g
• Protein: 7.2 g