Lebanese Mjderah

LEBANESE MJDERAH

6 Preparation Time :

Categories : Vegetables Microwave

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

8 c Water

1 c Rinsed lentils

1 c Uncooked rice not instant

1 md Onion cut into julienne

-strips

1/4 c Olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Green onions to garnish

1/2 c Plain yogurt per person

Cucumbers peeled seeded

-and diced Minced garlic

-and dried mint

Pita bread

Add the water to the lentils and boil for 10 minutes. Add the

rice and boil 15 minutes more, stirring continuously until rice

starts to bubble at the top, then stir occasionally. Saute

strips of onion in olive oil and add to rice and lentils. Salt

and pepper to taste and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Garnish

with green onions and serve with cucumbers mixed in yogurt and seasoned to taste, with garlic and mint. Accompany with pita

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