Kejadara with cucumber and mint salad
Golden, fragrant rice and lentils with sweet caramelised onions.
Warm spices meet tofu for a cozy, hearty bite.
Cool cucumber and mint salad cuts through every mouthful.
dinner ⏱ 70 min 510 kcal / portion 82.0 g carbs / portion (estimated) vegan 🔗 Original source
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Preparation steps
- caramelise sliced onions in oil for 35 min with cinnamon stick and salt (1/4 tsp)
- heat spices and tomato paste 5 min then cook with garlic and remainder of oil
- add tofu with salt and black pepper, cook 5 min to heat through
- mix cucumber salad: dissolve vinegar, sugar, and salt then stir in cucumber and mint
- stir in rice and lentils, cover and cook 5 min until warmed through
- mix in reserved caramelised onions
- serve rice with cucumber and mint salad alongside