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Mejadra: Protein Packed Rice with Lentils and Cumin

Mejadra, Majadra or Mujaddara, consists of cooked lentils together with wheat or rice and topped with sautéed onions.  It is a popular dish in the Arab world, dating back to 1226 (!), and has many versions in Muslim, Christian and Jewish communities.
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2016 International Year of Pulses

2016 International Year of Pulses

Waking up into what felt like a cool fall morning, I started daydreaming of some hardy dinner options to branch out from the current summer fare. What came to mind were pulses, strengthened by the still abundant summer herbs and vegetables. Continue reading 2016 International Year of Pulses