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Easy 1 hr 39 min~310 kcal 9/10
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Mujadara
Lentils, rice, and deeply caramelized onions come together in a simple, filling Levantine staple.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 3 min📖 1 min readServes 5~360 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 45 min cook 63 min rest
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 2 h 3 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 3 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Green lentils
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Rice
- 4 adet Onions
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the lentils and boil them in 2 cups of water for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 2
Slice the onions into thin half-moons.
- 3
Caramelize the onions in olive oil for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 4
Reserve one third of the onion for a crisp garnish.
- 5
Rinse the rice and add it to the lentils.
- 6
Add the cumin, salt, black pepper, remaining onion, and 2 cups of water.
- 7
Cook over low heat for 18 minutes, then rest for 10 minutes.
28 min28:00 - 8
Serve with the reserved onion.
💡 Tip: Keeping some of the onion crisp balances the soft texture of the dish.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with cucumber pickles, tomato salad, and dairy-free tahini sauce.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
13
g protein
62
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 67%Fat 19%
GI 36 · Low GIGL 22 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mujadara make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Mujadara take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 63 minutes of passive resting; 123 minutes in total.Is Mujadara difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mujadara have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 62g, fat: 8g.Is Mujadara allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Mujadara belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Mujadara need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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