Mujadara Lebanese Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions
User Reviews
4.8
195 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
761 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Mujadara Lebanese Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions
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Mujadara is a delightful fusion of simple ingredients and bold flavors. This Lebanese lentils and rice recipe calls for only a few ingredients and is very easy to make.
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Ingredients
Crispy Onions
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions thinly sliced
Mujadara
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 onions chopped
- 1½ cups lentils
- 1½ cups long grain rice
- 1½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 cups water
- 1½ teaspoons salt
Instructions
Crispy Onions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium high heat. Slice the onions thinly and set them aside.
- Fry the onions until golden and crispy. Take them out of the oil and place on a cooling rack for the excess oil to drip.
Mujadara
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until golden.
- Add in lentils, give a nice stir, and cook for two to three minutes.
- Add rice, cumin, and cinnamon to the lentils. Stir well so everything is completely combined.
- Pour water into the pot with salt, bring to a simmer, cover and let it cook for about 30-40 minutes until the lentil and rice is completely cooked.
- Once the mujadara is completely cooked, let it sit for a few minutes. Mix the lentils and rice with caramelized onion and serve.
Notes
- Use Long-Grain Rice: Long-grain rice is ideal for Mujadara as it keeps the dish light and fluffy, with each grain of rice remaining separate. Avoid short-grain rice, which can become sticky.
- Wash Rice: Wash the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch. This helps achieve separate, fluffy grains instead of a sticky mixture.
- Adjust Water: Depending on the brand and type of rice and lentils you use, you may need to adjust the water. Keep an eye on the pot and add a little more water if needed to ensure everything cooks evenly.
- Use a Heavy-Bottomed Pot: To prevent the lentils and rice from sticking or burning, use a heavy-bottomed pot to ensure even cooking. This will help distribute the heat more effectively.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
761kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
107g
(36%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
897mg
(37%)
Potassium
901mg
(26%)
Fiber
25g
(100%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
28IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 761 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 761kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 107g | 36% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 897mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 901mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 25g | 100% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.8
195 reviews
Excellent
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