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Lebanese Mujadara with Crispy Tempeh & Tahini Drizzle

Prep 12 min · Cook 28 min · Serves 1 · medium

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Lebanese Mujadara with Crispy Tempeh & Tahini Drizzle

A Middle Eastern celebration of lentils and bulgur crowned with golden-crusted tempeh, topped with caramelized onions and creamy tahini sauce. Aromatic, protein-rich, and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 2-3 oz tempeh, cut into thin rectangles
  • 1/3 cup brown lentils, dry, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup bulgur wheat, dry
  • 2 cups vegetable broth, unsalted
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 2 tablespoons tahini, unsweetened
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons water, for tahini sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse lentils and combine with 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth in a medium pot. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    While lentils cook, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown. Transfer to a plate.

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