When I want something filling, cheap, and that travels well to work, I make Mujadara. Mujadara is a Middle Eastern dish consisting of lentils, a grain, and roasted or caramelized onions.
I almost always use the recipe in Veganomicon because of it’s simplicity, and because I think the spices are spot-on. This time, however, I twisted things up a bit by adding chopped chipotle and adobo sauce to the caramelized onions. It added a great kick to the dish, and made it a little more exciting.
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Over the last week or so here in Asheville, the leaves have quickly turned from green to red, yellow, and orange. It’s quite beautiful. I wanted to share a few pictures with you.
I love fall. 🙂
Ahimsa 
October 15, 2011 at 9:15 am
I love Asheville. And your front yard is amazing.
October 15, 2011 at 11:52 am
I once tried the Mujadara from Veganomicon and wasn’t too pleased–it came out mushy and bland. It didn’t look anything like yours (even excluding your modifications), so I’m thinking I may have accidentally left out a critical ingredient or two. I’ll have to give it another shot because yous looks really delish!
October 15, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Wow! I am drooling at your yard, and your food!
Happy vegan MoFo!
October 15, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Lentils and caramelized onions were made for each other. I’d forgotten about the Mujadara recipe in Veganomicon. I made it once and then sort of forgot about it. (Those pita crisps were a touch of brilliance!) Thanks for the reminder!
The Parkway looks stunning!
October 16, 2011 at 7:21 pm
I grew up eating Mujadara… My Father is from Beirut and it is his favorite meal. I don’t know the Vegnamoicon recipe but for us it was lentils, bulgur and onion. Here is my take on that dish http://www.theveganversion.com/2010/07/mujaddara-lentils-with-bulgur.html
October 16, 2011 at 8:25 pm
The food looks great and the pictures are amazing, especially the last one! We’re planning a visit to A’ville soon!