Lebanese Mujadara Recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 318kcal

Author: Edyta

Lebanese Mujadara Recipe combines lentils with rice for a perfectly balanced protein dish. Seasoned with Middle Eastern flavors and topped with crispy fried onions, makes this a truly irresistible meal.

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Ingredients

1 cup lentils brown, red or green
1 cup rice long grain
4 onions 2 sliced, 2 chopped
2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoon oil cooking
1 tablespoon parsley Italian, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Rinse the lentils and add to the boiling water for about 15 minutes until they are tender; drain;
In a heavy pan heat up olive oil, add chopped onions and cook until translucent, 3-4 minutes;
Add cumin and coriander, mix well;
Add rice and lentils and coat with onion & spice mixture;
Add cold water to cover the grains, season with salt and pepper;
Cook for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and rice and lentils are soft;
In the meantime heat up cooking oil, add sliced onion and fry until golden brown and crispy; take out of the pan and dry on paper towel;
Once rice and lentils are cooked, turn off the heat, add cinnamon, cover and let stand for 10 minutes;
Place the rice and lentils on a serving dish, top with fried onions and parsley; serve immediately.

Notes

You can sprinkle the rice with lemon juice and/or extra virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Facts

Lebanese Mujadara Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 318 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Sodium 7mg0%

Potassium 448mg13%

Carbohydrates 51g17%

Fiber 11g46%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 11g22%

Vitamin A 70IU1%

Vitamin C 7.8mg9%

Calcium 47mg5%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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