Recipe inspiration
The first time I tried it, I immediately felt a connection to my mother’s home cooking. Lentils were commonplace in our family growing up. One of my favorite meals was a bed of rice topped with aromatic stewed brown lentils and creamy yogurt.
Somehow, these two ideas crossed my mind, and what I was really craving at that moment was a stewed version of mujadara with lots of onion and a yogurt topping. Now, if you’re a regular reader, you’re well aware of my yogurt addiction. Is it too much of a crutch? Maybe, but it’s so damn good.
Yogurt is the secret here, but, really, it’s the mint doing the work. THE earthy, spicy lentils and nicely browned onions they ask for something bright and refreshing, and yogurt offers that respite.
For heartier stews, try my Turkey Lentil Soup, Mediterranean Chickpea Soup, or Spicy Carrot Lentil Soup.
