Mujadara Recipe (Lebanese Rice)

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Mujadara Recipe (Lebanese Rice)

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

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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

  1. Set a large 6 quart pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil and all spices. Sauté the spices for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the dried lentils and vegetable broth. Stir well. Then cover the pot and simmer the lentils for 15 minutes.
  3. After 15 minutes, stir in the dried rice. Cover and simmer again for 15 minutes, or until the rice is soft.
  4. Meanwhile, set a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the oil.
  5. While the oil is heating, toss the sliced onions with the flour. Once hot, add the onions to the oil.
  6. 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.)
  7. 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.
  8. 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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