Mujadara Recipe {Lentils and Rice}

Name: Mujadara Recipe {Lentils and Rice}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups green lentils; 3/4 cup medium grain rice; 2 large yellow onions; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3-4 cups water; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Soaking time
30 mins
Servings
6
Calories
376 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Middle Eastern

Mujadara Recipe {Lentils and Rice}

Joshua Guerrero

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Enjoy authentic Mujadara, a delicious Middle Eastern dish of lentils, rice, and caramelized onions. Try our easy recipe for a healthy, vegan meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 cups green lentils
3/4 cup medium grain rice (Calrose brand)
2 large yellow onions
1/4 cup olive oil
3-4 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

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Instructions

Look through the lentils and pick out any stones. Rinse the lentils with water and drain. Place in a large bowl. 1 1/2 cups green lentils
In a medium pot, heat 4 cups of water to steaming over medium-high heat. It doesn't have to boil, but should be very hot.
Pour the hot, steaming water over the lentils. Set aside to rest.
Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes. 3/4 cup medium grain rice
Peel the onions, then slice them in half. Then slice each half in thin slices. 2 large yellow onions
Pour about 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet. Set to medium heat. Add the sliced onions. Allow the onions to cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized. They’ll be deeply brown and crisp. (You can make them as crispy as you'd like, but I love them the way Doris taught us to make them...very dark brown!) Remove the onions and set aside. 1/4 cup olive oil
Remove the pan from the heat and allow any remaning oil in the pan to cool.
Add water to the skillet. (Start with 3 cups.) (Make sure the pan & oil are cool before adding water or it may spit at you and burn you.) 3-4 cups water
Rinse and drain the lentils that have been heating in hot water. Add the lentils to the skillet. The water should be about 1” above the lentils. Add more water if needed. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
Rinse and drain the rice, then add the rice to the lentils. Mix well. Add cumin and salt. Mix again. 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Cover and cook until the rice is tender. (About 10 minutes.) The water should be completely absorbed. If it isn't, you can drain off any liquid.
Place the lentils in a serving dish and top with the caramelized onions. Serve immediately. Add more salt to taste.

Notes

Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 6, with 1 serving being 1/6 of the recipe. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 376kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Sodium 593mg (25%) Potassium 560mg (16%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 24IU (0%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 46mg (5%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	376kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	57g	19%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Sodium	593mg	25%
Potassium	560mg	12%
Fiber	16g	64%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	24IU	0%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	46mg	5%
Iron	5mg	28%