Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)

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This may sound like a plain recipe, but believe me, it's wonderful! It is an easy-to-make Middle Eastern comfort food that combines lentils, rice and delicious fried onions. The yogurt really gives it a super flavor!

Submitted by Melissa Mueller
Updated on November 28, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 large white onion, sliced into rings

  • 1 ⅓ cups uncooked green lentils

  • ¾ cup uncooked long-grain white rice

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions, and cook about 10 minutes, until browned. Remove from heat, and set aside.

  2. Place lentils in a medium saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer about 15 minutes.

  3. Stir rice and enough water to cover into the saucepan with the lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Cover saucepan, and continue to simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until rice and lentils are tender.

  4. Mix half the onions into the lentil mixture. Top with yogurt or sour cream and remaining onions to serve.

832 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (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.

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