Red Lentil Mjaddara

Ingredients

• 1 cup red lentils
• 1/2 cup quinoa (or rice, or bulgur)
• 1 onion diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil separated
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• Sprinkles of ground cumin, paprika
• Salt and pepper
• For garnish: greek yogurt, parsley and chives

Instructions

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2. 2

   Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pot on medium heat, cook the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the quinoa, red lentils and cumin and give them a stir.

4. 4

   Add 3 cups of water, salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil and let simmer on low heat 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked.

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   Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a separate pan and cook the onions until golden.

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   Add paprika and salt and toss to coat completely.

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   Once the lentil mix is done, add the onions and taste to adjust seasoning.

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   Add the toppings and sprinkle more paprika on top and serve warm. Enjoy!

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    Optional: when the lentil mix is done cooking, give it a quick blend with an immersion blender to get a smoother texture. I do this just before adding the onions to get a thick soup consistency.