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Mujadara (Lentils and Rice)

Mujadara is a traditional Middle Eastern dish made with lentils and rice, often garnished with caramelized onions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lentils and Rice
  • 1 cup green or brown lentils
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 medium 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, water, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add rice to the pot and stir. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  5. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté sliced onions until caramelized.
  6. Serve the lentils and rice topped with caramelized onions.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 300cal (15%) Carbohydrates: 50g (17%) Protein: 15g (30%) Fat: 7g (11%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg (0%) Sodium: 400mg (17%) Potassium: 600mg (17%) Fiber: 10g (42%) Sugar: 2g (4%) Vitamin A: 0IU (0%) Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) Calcium: 4mg (0%) Iron: 15mg (83%)
Keywords: lentils, rice, Vegetarian

Notes

Mujadara can be served with yogurt or a salad on the side.

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