Mujadarrah: Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions
Ingredients List
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6 tablespoons olive oil
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1 large white onion, sliced into rings
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1 ⅓ cups uncooked green lentils
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¾ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
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salt and pepper to taste
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¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream (Optional)
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Add lentils to a medium saucepan and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
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Stir in rice and enough water to cover the lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice and lentils are tender.
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Stir in half of the fried onions into the lentil-rice mixture. Serve with a topping of yogurt or sour cream and the remaining onions.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 535 | Calories |
| 22g | Fat |
| 69g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 535 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 22g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 312mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 69g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 11g | 38% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 17g | 35% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 74mg | 6% |
| Iron 5mg | 30% |
| Potassium 649mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5