Lentil Rice Dish (Mujadarah Arabic Dish)

Mujadarah is a traditional Arabic dish that dates back to ancient times and is considered a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Lentil Rice Dish (Mujadarah Arabic Dish)

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Arabic, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 cup Rice
• 1 large Onion
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 3 cups Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and rice separately.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until golden brown.
3. Add cumin, salt, and black pepper to the onions and cook for another minute.
4. Add the lentils, rice, and water to the pot and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils and rice are cooked.
6. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
7. Fluff the lentil rice with a fork before serving.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.