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{Vegan} Farro Mujadara!

December 8, 2016 by Medha 21 Comments

It’s been over a week!

Vegan Farro Mujadara | Whisk and Shout

I’d say I’m busy, but what’s new, we are ALL busy. So, without mincing words, I thought I’d pop in here in the midst of finals with a quick and easy comfort food recipe!


Mujadara (mujaddara? majadra? I’ve seen it spelled so many ways, please correct me!) is a Lebanese dish made with lentils and grains (usually rice) that are cooked with spices and topped with sautéed onions.

Vegan Farro Mujadara | Whisk and Shout

It’s super hearty and delicious comfort food at its best, and we could all use a little of that, whether it’s finals stress, winter chill, or general end-of-the-year woes.

I made this version with farro, for the sole reason that I am obsessed with this grain and will put it in anything. I added a super simple smattering of spices and topped this dish with skillet-caramelized onions.

Vegan Farro Mujadara | Whisk and Shout

Making this seriously takes 20 minutes, max, and is totally worth it for the payoff. Whether you’re making this as a side or a main (who doesn’t love a big bowl of carbs am I right)- you should be making this!

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Vegan Farro Mujadara
Author: Whisk & Shout
Recipe type: Appetizer, Side, Lunch
Total time:  20 mins
Serves: 1-2 as a main, 4-6 as a side
 
This protein packed Lebanese dish combines lentils, farro, and crispy caramelized onions for a delicious side or entrée!
Ingredients
  • ½ cup dry farro
  • 1 cup cooked lentils (about ⅓ cup dry)
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ a red onion
  • 1 tsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, add farro, lentils, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer and cover and cook for 10-12 minutes. Drain excess water and remove bay leaf.
  2. Meanwhile, in a very hot skillet, toss chopped red onion with olive oil. Cook until onions caramelize and are slightly charred and crispy.
  3. Toss farro and lentil mixture with nutritional yeast and salt and pepper to taste. Top with onions and serve!
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Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, Appetizers, Dinner, Healthy January, Lunch, Mediterranean, Minimal Ingredients, Preparation, Seasonal Recipes, Special Diets, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter Recipes

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Comments

  1. Amy | Food Etcaetera says

    December 8, 2016 at 10:29 am

    It looks amazing!!!

    Reply
    • Medha says

      December 12, 2016 at 9:49 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  2. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    December 8, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    This is one of the favorite dishes that my in-laws make! Can you believe I’ve never made it? Only been treated to it! I should surprise them! This looks fabulous, my friend! Good luck with finals!

    Reply
    • Medha says

      December 12, 2016 at 9:49 pm

      Thank you! It’s so good 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ashley says

    December 8, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    I’ve never had mujadara before but I have a feeling I would love it! I mean with farro and lentils? Sign me up!

    Reply
    • Medha says

      December 12, 2016 at 9:50 pm

      It’s awesome- you would love it 🙂

      Reply
  4. Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says

    December 10, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    I’m not all that familiar with Lebanese dishes, but mujadara sounds right up my alley.. I’m all about lentils and grains! I’m a big fan of farro too. I actually have a recipe with farro ready to go up on my blog soon 🙂

    Happy Holidays! Enjoy this wonderful (and busy!) time of the year!

    Reply
    • Medha says

      December 12, 2016 at 9:50 pm

      Farro is the best- thanks, happy holidays to you too 🙂

      Reply
  5. Monica says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    Lentils, farro, onions – sounds great!! I am with you – we need comfort food right now for so many reasons. This is hitting that spot, plus it’s healthy.

    Reply
    • Medha says

      December 12, 2016 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks, Monica!

      Reply
  6. Mary says

    December 13, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    Farro is one of my favorite grains! This looks delicious

    Reply
    • Medha says

      December 19, 2016 at 1:56 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Manali@CookWithManali says

    December 15, 2016 at 10:14 am

    easy and comforting! Wonderful recipe Medha!

    Reply
    • Medha says

      December 19, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      Thank you, Manali!

      Reply
  8. Abbe says

    November 13, 2017 at 11:22 pm

    This looks delicious. Do you put 1 cup cooked lentils into the boiling water, or 1/3 cup uncooked lentils?

    Reply
    • Medha says

      November 14, 2017 at 9:28 am

      You put 1/3 cup uncooked lentils into the water ! And that should yield ~1 cup once they’re cooked 🙂

      Reply
  9. Dale says

    July 12, 2018 at 6:20 pm

    This tasted awesome, and was super easy to make. Farro is one of my favorite recently-discovered foods.

    Reply
    • Medha says

      July 22, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      Glad to hear it!

      Reply

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