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Mujadara

Lebanese lentils and rice - lentils with rice and crispy onions. Poor man's feast.

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings6
DifficultyEasy

πŸ§‚ Ingredients

  • 200 g Brown lentils
  • 150 g Rice
  • 4 Onions
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • for frying Olive oil

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook lentils until almost done.

    ⏱️ 25 minutes
  2. 2

    Add rice. Cook together.

    ⏱️ 20 minutes
  3. 3

    Slice and fry onions until very crispy.

    ⏱️ 15 minutes
  4. 4

    Top with crispy onions. Serve with yogurt.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • βœ“Crispy onions are essential
  • βœ“Humble but beloved
  • βœ“Complete protein

πŸ”„ Variations

  • With bulgur
  • With more onions

πŸ₯— Nutrition

Per serving

Calories280
Protein12g
Carbs48g
Fat6g
Fiber8g

🏷️ Tags

Mujadara Recipe - Lebanon | world.food