Mujadara

Mujadara is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that dates back to ancient times and is believed to have been eaten by the prophet Muhammad.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Mujadara

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Brown lentils
• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 2 large Onions
• 3 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and rice separately.
2. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove half of the caramelized onions and set aside for garnish.
5. To the pot, add the lentils, rice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
6. Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils and rice are cooked.
8. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
9. Serve the mujadara topped with the reserved caramelized onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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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.