M’Juddarah (Lentils, Rice, and Caramelized Onions)

Name: M’Juddarah (Lentils, Rice, and Caramelized Onions)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 large onion; 1 ¾ cups lentils; 1 cup rice; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
4
Calories
296 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mediterranean

M’Juddarah (Lentils, Rice, and Caramelized Onions)

Iris Warren

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A protein-packed side dish or vegetarian main, this humble dish of lentils and rice is topped with addictively delicious caramelized onions.

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion (thinly sliced)
1 ¾ cups lentils (rinsed and sorted)
1 cup rice (white par-boiled)
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Heat oil in a deep sauce pot over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent and caramelized, 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add lentils and increase heat to medium-high. Toast lentils for 60 seconds then add 6 cups water. Bring pot to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are halfway cooked, about 15 minutes.
Add rice, salt and pepper to the pot and bring mixture to a boil. Stir once, cover with lid, then reduce heat to low. Cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Fluff lentils and rice with a fork before serving with caramelized onions. Serve with plain yogurt or Lebanese Cucumber Laban if you wish.

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Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 49.8g (17%) Protein 7.4g (15%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 926mg (39%) Fiber 6.1g (24%) Sugar 2.5g (5%)