Cauliflower Rice Mujadara

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4.9

30 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    427 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch

  • Cuisine

    Middle Eastern

Cauliflower Rice Mujadara

Lightened up mujadara with low-carb cauliflower rice instead of regular rice and less oil. This dish is super easy to make and can be eaten as a side or a vegetarian main. It's gluten-free, grain-free and vegan.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 yellow onion halved and thinly sliced (use the slicing blade on your food processor, or a mandoline if you have one, large
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups green lentils cooked
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • salt sea salt
  • black pepper sea salt
  • plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
  • red pepper flakes optional, crushed
  • mint for serving, chopped fresh
  • parsley for serving, chopped fresh

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the garlic and onions. Cover and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft and dark brown, about 20-30 minutes. Add cumin, cinnamon and season with a few liberal shakes of salt and pepper.
  2. Lower heat and add cauliflower rice to the skillet. Cook until cauliflower rice has soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir together cooked lentils, onions and cauliflower rice in a large dish. Serve warm (or at room temp).
  4. Top with a little yogurt, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), fresh mint and parsley.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/2 of recipe Calories 427kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 14g (22%) Sodium 514mg (21%) Fiber 20g (80%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 of recipe
Calories 427kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 14g 22%
Sodium 514mg 21%
Fiber 20g 80%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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