
Mujadara Recipe (Lebanese Rice)
User Reviews
4.9
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
43 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
432 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Israeli, Lebanese

Mujadara Recipe (Lebanese Rice)
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Mujadara Lentils and Rice Recipe - This hearty vegan dish, also known as Lebanese Rice, is a favorite classic meal from the Middle East. Mujaddara is an easy and flavorful make-ahead meal, loaded with fabulous spices and topped with fried caramelized onions!
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Ingredients
For the Lentils and Rice:
- 1 ½ cups green lentils or brown
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 6 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds or 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons smashed allspice seeds or ½ tsp ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Caramelized Onions:
- 3 large sweet onions peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour or GF flour mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Garnishes:
- chopped cilantro and lemon wedges
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Instructions
- Set a large 6 quart pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and all spices. Sauté the spices for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the dried lentils and vegetable broth. Stir well. Then cover the pot and simmer the lentils for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, stir in the dried rice. Cover and simmer again for 15 minutes, or until the rice is soft.
- Meanwhile, set a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the oil.
- While the oil is heating, toss the sliced onions with the flour. Once hot, add the onions to the oil.
- Stir and sauté the onions until they are soft, with dark crispy edges, about 15 minutes. (Shoot for medium brown. Not too dark or they will taste burnt.)
- Once the rice is cooked and the onions are brown and crispy, move the lentils and rice to a serving bowl and top with the caramelized onions.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. This dish is fantastic as a make-ahead meal prep!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
432kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Sodium
1302mg
(54%)
Potassium
547mg
(16%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
399IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1serving | |
Calories | 432kcal | 22% |
Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
Protein | 13g | 26% |
Fat | 18g | 28% |
Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
Sodium | 1302mg | 54% |
Potassium | 547mg | 12% |
Fiber | 13g | 52% |
Sugar | 9g | 18% |
Vitamin A | 399IU | 8% |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
36 reviews
Excellent
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