{"id":14438,"date":"2025-05-29T20:47:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T20:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/?p=14438"},"modified":"2025-06-18T01:04:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T01:04:01","slug":"mujadara-with-red-beans-mujadara-bil-fasolia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/mujadara-with-red-beans-mujadara-bil-fasolia\/","title":{"rendered":"Mujadara with Red Beans\/ Mujadara Bil Fasolia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mujadara with red beans is made of whole-grain bulgur wheat, plus red beans and caramelized onions to form a flavor-packed, Lebanese village-style peasant dish, served with plain yogurt, mixed green Lebanese salad, It\u2019s very healthy, vegan and we grew up on these simple dishes.<\/p>\n

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Mujadara with no lentils!<\/h1>\n

When you mention the word mujadara, obviously, the primary ingredient that pops to mind would be lentils because mujadara is associated with lentils, but surprisingly , our mujadara here uses pinto beans or any red bean variety, the combination of red beans and bulgur makes this a satisfying dish on its own as they add a wonderful texture and earthy, nutty taste and a healthfully satisfying presence on the plate. The bulgur and caramelized onions make it reminiscent in a way of the mujadara hamra<\/a>, they both will fill you up without weighing you down, and they can usually be served cold, hot or in between. It\u2019s light and refreshing but filling, too.<\/p>\n

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Is it mujadara with beans or beans with bulgur?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n

It depends on where you are in Lebanon; mujadara with beans is what we at home call it, some would call it beans with bulgur, so it depends on the region.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients Needed to Make Mujadara with Red Beans:<\/h1>\n