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Mujadara (Lentils and Rice)

Mujadara is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with lentils and rice, often topped with caramelized onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lentils and Rice
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils
  • 1 cup rice preferably basmati
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • 2 large onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Cooking the Lentils and Rice
  1. Rinse the lentils and rice under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine lentils and water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Add rice, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pot, stir well, and cover.
  4. Cook on low heat for another 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Caramelizing the Onions
  1. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
Serving
  1. Serve the lentils and rice topped with caramelized onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Mujadara can be served with yogurt or a salad for a complete meal.

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