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M’Juddarah (Lentils, Rice, and Caramelized Onions)
A protein-packed side dish or vegetarian main, this humble dish of lentils and rice is topped with addictively delicious caramelized onions.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 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
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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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 49.8g | 17% |
| Protein | 7.4g | 15% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Sodium | 926mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 6.1g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.