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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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Fluff lentils and rice with a fork before serving with caramelized onions. Serve with plain yogurt or Lebanese Cucumber Laban if you wish.

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.

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