Get ready for a taste of Lebanon! Mujadara is an Arabic dish of lentils, rice, crisped onion, and almond flakes boasting a variety of flavours and textures. We’ve pumped it up with a Labanese-style cannellini bean hummus and a baby marrow, feta, and a dried pomegranate salad.
Loaded Mujadara & Hummus
Loaded Mujadara & Hummus
with baby marrow, feta, flaked almonds & dried pomegranate gems
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Baby Marrow
- Cannellini Beans
- Danish-style Feta
- Dried Brown Lentils
- Dried Pomegranate Gems
- Flaked Almonds
- Fresh Mint
- Lemon
- Lemons
- NOMU Moroccan Rub
- Onion
- Onions
- Tahini
- Vegetable Stock
- White Basmati Rice
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Butter (optional)
- Blender
LET IT SIMMER AWAY
Rinse the lentils and place in a pot. Submerge in 350ml of water, pop on a lid, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until slightly softened but not cooked.
GOLDEN ALMONDS & ONIONS
Place the flaked almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool. Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, shifting regularly. On completion, turn up the heat and sauté until nicely crisped, then remove the pan from the heat.
GET IN THE MIX
When the lentils have finished simmering, stir in the rinsed rice, the stock, and 300ml of salted water. Bring back up to a simmer and replace the lid. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice and lentils are cooked. Keeping the lid on, remove the pot from the heat and set aside to steam for about 5 minutes.
WHILE THE RICE IS COOKING...
Place the drained cannellini beans, the tahini, the juice of 1 lemon wedge, and a drizzle of olive oil in a blender. Blend until smooth, transfer to a bowl, and mix in seasoning. Use the back of a spoon to create a swirl on the surface. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle over ¼ of the Moroccan Rub and ½ of the dried pomegranate gems. Set aside for serving.
FLAVOUR-PACKED SALAD
Place the diced baby marrow in a bowl. Toss through the lemon zest, the remaining Moroccan Rub, and some oil until coated. Place a pan (use a grill pan if you have one) over a high heat. When hot, fry the baby marrow for 2-3 minutes until charred. Return to the bowl and toss through the drained feta and the remaining dried pomegranate gems.
A TRIP TO LEBANON!
Scoop a generous portion of mujadara into a bowl and top with the crispy onion. Scatter over the almonds and mint leaves. Spoon in the baby marrow salad and garnish with a lemon wedge. Have the Lebanese-style hummus at hand for dolloping as you please! Sahtein, Chef!
Dried Brown Lentils - 30ml
Flaked Almonds - 15g
Onion - 1
White Basmati Rice - 75ml
Vegetable Stock - 5ml
Cannellini Beans - 120g
Tahini - 22,5ml
Lemon - 1
NOMU Moroccan Rub - 7,5ml
Dried Pomegranate Gems - 20g
Baby Marrow - 150g
Danish-style Feta - 40g
Fresh Mint - 3g
LET IT SIMMER AWAY
Rinse the lentils and place in a pot. Submerge in 700ml of water, pop on a lid, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until slightly softened but not cooked.
GOLDEN ALMONDS & ONIONS
Place the flaked almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool. Return the pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion for 12-15 minutes until golden brown, shifting regularly. On completion, turn up the heat and sauté until nicely crisped, then remove the pan from the heat.
GET IN THE MIX
When the lentils have finished simmering, stir in the rinsed rice, the stock, and 400ml of salted water. Bring back up to a simmer and replace the lid. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice and lentils are cooked. Keeping the lid on, remove the pot from the heat and set aside to steam for about 5 minutes.
WHILE THE RICE IS COOKING...
Place the drained cannellini beans, the tahini, the juice of 2 lemon wedges, and a drizzle of olive oil in a blender. Blend until smooth, transfer to a bowl, and mix in seasoning. Use the back of a spoon to create a swirl on the surface. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle over ¼ of the Moroccan Rub and ½ of the dried pomegranate gems. Set aside for serving.
FLAVOUR-PACKED SALAD
Place the diced baby marrow in a bowl. Toss through the lemon zest, the remaining Moroccan Rub, and some oil until coated. Place a pan (use a grill pan if you have one) over a high heat. When hot, fry the baby marrow for 2-3 minutes until charred. Return to the bowl and toss through the drained feta and the remaining dried pomegranate gems.
A TRIP TO LEBANON!
Scoop a generous portion of mujadara into bowls and top with the crispy onion. Scatter over the almonds and mint leaves. Spoon in the baby marrow salad and garnish with a lemon wedge. Have the Lebanese-style hummus at hand for dolloping as you please! Sahtein, Chef!
Dried Brown Lentils - 60ml
Flaked Almonds - 30g
Onions - 2
White Basmati Rice - 150ml
Vegetable Stock - 10ml
Cannellini Beans - 240g
Tahini - 45ml
Lemon - 1
NOMU Moroccan Rub - 15ml
Dried Pomegranate Gems - 40g
Baby Marrow - 300g
Danish-style Feta - 80g
Fresh Mint - 5g
LET IT SIMMER AWAY
Rinse the lentils and place in a large pot. Submerge in 1L of water, pop on a lid, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until slightly softened but not cooked.
GOLDEN ALMONDS & ONIONS
Place the flaked almonds in a second pot over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pot and set aside to cool. Return the pot to a medium-high heat with a good drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion for 15-20 minutes until golden brown, shifting regularly. On completion, turn up the heat and sauté until nicely crisped, then remove the pot from the heat.
GET IN THE MIX
When the lentils have finished simmering, stir in the rinsed rice, the stock, and 500ml of salted water. Bring back up to a simmer and replace the lid. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice and lentils are cooked. Keeping the lid on, remove the pot from the heat and set aside to steam for about 5 minutes.
WHILE THE RICE IS COOKING...
Place the drained cannellini beans, the tahini, the juice of 3 lemon wedges, and a drizzle of olive oil in a blender. Blend until smooth, transfer to a bowl, and mix in seasoning. Use the back of a spoon to create a swirl on the surface. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle over ¼ of the Moroccan Rub and ½ of the dried pomegranate gems. Set aside for serving.
FLAVOUR-PACKED SALAD
Place the diced baby marrow in a bowl. Toss through the lemon zest, the remaining Moroccan Rub, and some oil until coated. Place a pan (use a grill pan if you have one) over a high heat. When hot, fry the baby marrow for 3-4 minutes until charred. Return to the bowl and toss through the drained feta and the remaining dried pomegranate gems.
A TRIP TO LEBANON!
Scoop a generous portion of mujadara into bowls and top with the crispy onion. Scatter over the almonds and mint leaves. Spoon in the baby marrow salad and garnish with a lemon wedge. Have the Lebanese-style hummus at hand for dolloping as you please! Sahtein, Chef!
Dried Brown Lentils - 90ml
Flaked Almonds - 45g
Onions - 3
White Basmati Rice - 225ml
Vegetable Stock - 15ml
Cannellini Beans - 360g
Tahini - 65ml
Lemons - 2
NOMU Moroccan Rub - 22,5ml
Dried Pomegranate Gems - 60g
Baby Marrow - 450g
Danish-style Feta - 120g
Fresh Mint - 8g
LET IT SIMMER AWAY
Rinse the lentils and place in a large pot. Submerge in 1,2L of water, pop on a lid, and place over a medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until slightly softened but not cooked.
GOLDEN ALMONDS & ONIONS
Place the flaked almonds in a second pot over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until lightly browned, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pot and set aside to cool. Return the pot to a medium-high heat with a good drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the sliced onion for 15-20 minutes until golden brown, shifting regularly. On completion, turn up the heat and sauté until nicely crisped, then remove the pot from the heat.
GET IN THE MIX
When the lentils have finished simmering, stir in the rinsed rice, the stock, and 600ml of salted water. Bring back up to a simmer and replace the lid. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice and lentils are cooked. Keeping the lid on, remove the pot from the heat and set aside to steam for about 5 minutes.
WHILE THE RICE IS COOKING...
Place the drained cannellini beans, the tahini, the juice of 4 lemon wedges, and a drizzle of olive oil in a blender. Blend until smooth, transfer to a bowl, and mix in seasoning. Use the back of a spoon to create a swirl on the surface. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle over ¼ of the Moroccan Rub and ½ of the dried pomegranate gems. Set aside for serving.
FLAVOUR-PACKED SALAD
Place the diced baby marrow in a bowl. Toss through the lemon zest, the remaining Moroccan Rub, and some oil until coated. Place a pan (use a grill pan if you have one) over a high heat. When hot, fry the baby marrow for 3-4 minutes until charred. Return to the bowl and toss through the drained feta and the remaining dried pomegranate gems.
A TRIP TO LEBANON!
Scoop a generous portion of mujadara into bowls and top with the crispy onion. Scatter over the almonds and mint leaves. Spoon in the baby marrow salad and garnish with a lemon wedge. Have the Lebanese-style hummus at hand for dolloping as you please! Sahtein, Chef!
Dried Brown Lentils - 120ml
Flaked Almonds - 60g
Onions - 4
White Basmati Rice - 300ml
Vegetable Stock - 20ml
Cannellini Beans - 480g
Tahini - 90ml
Lemons - 2
NOMU Moroccan Rub - 30ml
Dried Pomegranate Gems - 80g
Baby Marrow - 600g
Danish-style Feta - 160g
Fresh Mint - 10g