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Delicious Mujaddara

This delicious Mujaddara recipe is an entree made with rice, lentils and rich spices for an easy middle eastern dish that will wow your family for dinner.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

For Lentils
  • 1 cup dry lentils
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 Beef or Vegetable Bouillon
  • pinch of salt
For Mujaddara
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 cup cooked lentils
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp allspice optional
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 Bouillon Cube beef or vegetable flavor
  • salt to taste
  • Green onions to garnish optional

Instructions

For lentils
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  1. Rinse lentils on a colander
  2. On a saucepan place the water and Bouillion cube over high heat. Bring to a boil
  3. Lower the heat to a simmer and add the lentils with a pinch of salt
  4. Cook over low heat uncovered until they soften. About 20-25 minutes
For Mujaddara
  1. On a small saucepan boil water and add the Boullion cube. Mix until the Bouillion has completely dissolved. Leave aside
  2. Heat a medium size pot over medium-high heat. Add oil, then add rice and garlic
  3. Stir for a minute. Next add the cooked lentils, the spices, and the broth
  4. Lower heat and cover pot and cook rice completely. About 30 minutes, under low heat.
  5. Fluff rice with a fork and test for salt.
  6. Serve warm with green onions as garnish

Nutrition Information

Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Potassium 163mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Potassium 163mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

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