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Mujadara (Lentils and Rice)

A hearty Middle Eastern dish made with lentils, rice, and 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 Lentils Rinsed
  • 1 cup Rice Rinsed
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking
  • 1 large Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Pepper to taste Pepper

Method
 

Cooking the Lentils and Rice
  1. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add sliced onions. Cook until caramelized.
  2. Add lentils and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Stir in rice, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes until rice is tender.
  4. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.

Nutrition

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

Notes

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

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