Lebanese Lentils, Rice and Caramelized Onions (Mujadara)

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Lebanese Lentils, Rice and Caramelized Onions (Mujadara)
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A protein-packed side dish or vegetarian main, this humble dish of lentils and rice is topped with addictively delicious caramelized onions.

Prep Time 5 mins, Cook Time 45 mins, Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 296 kcal
Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion thinly sliced
1 3/4 cups lentils rinsed and sorted
1 cup rice white par-boiled
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a deep sauce pot over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent and caramelized, 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from pan and set aside.

2. In the same pan, add lentils and increase heat to medium-high. Toast lentils for 60 seconds then add 6 cups water. Bring pot to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer until lentils are halfway cooked, about 15 minutes.

3. Add rice, salt and pepper to the pot and bring mixture to a boil. Stir once, cover with lid, then reduce heat to low. Cook until all liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

4. Fluff lentils and rice with a fork before serving with caramelized onions. Serve with plain yogurt or Lebanese Cucumber Laban if you wish.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Sodium 926mg 39%
Total Carbohydrates 49.8g 17%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g 24%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 7.4g 15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.