Mujadara With Collard Greens Recipe

Name: Mujadara With Collard Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup black beluga lentils; 1/2 large yellow onion, diced small; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons coconut or olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup long grain, brown rice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 dash ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 bunch collard greens; 1 handful fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/2 cup black beluga lentils
1/2 large yellow onion, diced small
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons coconut or olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup long grain, brown rice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 bunch collard greens
1 handful fresh cilantro

1
Place lentils in a large bowl and soak in enough water to cover by one inch. Soak for 30-60 minutes. Though optional, soaking makes lentils easier to digest and speeds up cooking the cooking process.
2
Place a Dutch oven over medium heat; once hot, add oil, onions, and salt. Cook until onions are soft and caramelized (10 minutes).
3
Stir in garlic and rice. Cook for two minutes.
4
Add cumin, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne, and stir for 30 seconds. Spices should be fragrant!
5
Drain lentils and stir into the pot. Add 2 1/4 cups of water, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes over low heat.
6
Rinse collard greens and cut into 1-inch thick ribbons. If the ribs of the collard greens are too thick, remove them by folding leaf in half and running a pairing knife down the stem to detach leaf.
7
Once the 20 minutes have passed, place collard greens over the rice and lentils, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. At this point, the rice, lentils, and greens should be tender. Add cilantro and stir. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
8
Devour immediately. Taste even better the next day.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup black beluga lentils, 1/2 large yellow onion, diced small, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons coconut or olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mujadara With Collard Greens falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mujadara With Collard Greens

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