Mujaddara Arabic Lentil Rice Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Mujaddara Arabic Lentil Rice Recipe). Enjoy a great tasting dish to share with family and friends. Special dish for vegetarians, and one of our favorite meals. Instead of placing the onion on top you can mix it along with the lentils and rice before serving. It makes a perfect meal with a fresh green salad. Also you can use 2 cups of vegetable broth instead of 2 cups of water to cook the lentils.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr10 mins

Total: 1hr25 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mujaddara Arabic Lentil Rice Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup dry lentils

rinsed

2 cups water

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon garlic powder

¾ cup white rice

rinsed

¾ cup water

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup vegetable oil

3 white onions

sliced into 1/4-inch rings

Easy Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Combine the lentils 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt the cumin and garlic powder in a pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer reduce heat to low and cook until the lentils begin to soften 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Stir the rice 3/4 cup water 1 teaspoon salt and the olive oil into the lentils. Cover the pot and continue cooking until the lentils and rice are tender about 40 minutes.

Step 3

Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the onions in the oil until browned 7 to 10 minutes. Spread the onions over the rice and lentil mixture to serve.

Nutritional Information

Mujaddara Arabic Lentil Rice Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 371.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.6g 23%

Carbohydrates: 49.8g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 12.2g 49%

Sugars: 5.8g

Fat: 14.4g 22%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 27.4IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 25%

Vitamin C: 10.1mg 17%

Folate: 228.4mcg 57%

Calcium: 64.7mg 7%

Iron: 4.4mg 24%

Magnesium: 61.7mg 22%

Potassium: 532.4mg 15%

Sodium: 788.2mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 35%

Calories From Fat: 129.8

*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.