Mujadara With Spiced Yogurt and Cucumber-Tomato Salad

MICHAEL RAFIDI'S final Slow Food Fast recipe is a delicious version of mujadara, a comforting blend of lentils, rice and toasted pasta that was a staple of his Palestinian-American childhood.

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The foundation of melted butter and cinnamon-accented baharat seasoning creates layers of flavor, and a caramelized-onion topping lends the dish slow-cooked depth.. Take care when combining the rice, lentils and pasta: The mix should be loose and