Mujadara Beauty Bowl

Mujadara Beauty Bowl

Promotes ceramide production, cell renewal, and skin health.

This delicious recipe contains various nutrients that can contribute to skin health and beauty. Here are some of the beauty vitamins and minerals:

1. Vitamin C: Found in lemon and parsley. Promotes collagen production, leading to firmer and radiant skin.

2. Vitamin E: Present in olive oil and avocado. A potent antioxidant that protects the skin from damage.

3. Vitamin A: Found in parsley. Essential for vision, the immune system, and cell metabolism.

4. Vitamin K: Present in cilantro and avocado. Supports skin healing and may help reduce dark spots.

5. B-Vitamins (B1, B3, B6, B7): These vitamins are present in various herbs and spices. They play a role in promoting skin health, ceramide production, and cell renewal.

6. Minerals (Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese): These minerals are present in various ingredients such as lentils, brown basmati rice, olive oil, avocado, and pine nuts. They contribute to hydration, bone health, stress reduction, cell renewal, and skin beauty.

Vitamin K: the Spot Eraser 🧼
Vitamin A: the Savior for Radiant Skin 🤩
Vitamin B Complex (B1, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9): the Powerhouse 💪 for Beautiful Skin, Hair, and Nails 💅

Potassium: the Moisture Provider 💧
Magnesium: the Stress Reliever 😌
Phosphorus: Cell Renewal 🆕
Iron: the Color Enhancer 🎨
Zinc: the Skin Healer 🩹
Copper: the Beauty Mineral 💎
Manganese: the Regenerator 🔄


Recipe for 5 servings

Ingredients:
- 200g brown lentils
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 3 shallots, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1 lemon, zested
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1½ tsp salt
- 700ml water
- 185g brown basmati rice, rinsed in cold water

For Toppings:
- Green Harissa Sauce (see recipe below)
- 150g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp pine nuts, roasted
- 1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Green Harissa Sauce:
- 30g parsley
- 30g cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 240g silken tofu

Instructions:
1. Place the lentils in a bowl, cover with hot water, and set aside.
2. In a pan, sauté shallots until caramelized, then set aside half for garnish.
3. Add garlic to the remaining shallots, sauté, then add herbs, lemon zest, spices, salt, and water. Drain lentils and add to the pan with rice. Stir.
4. Cover and simmer until the lentils and rice are tender
5. Prepare toppings.
6. Prepare the Harissa Sauce: Blend all ingredients (except tofu) until finely chopped. Add tofu, blend until smooth.
7. To serve, fluff rice, divide into bowls, drizzle with green harissa sauce, and top with tomatoes, avocado, caramelized shallots, pine nuts, and parsley.

*per serving