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Easy 1 hr 39 min~310 kcal 9/10
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Mujaddara
A Levantine comfort dish of lentils, rice, and deeply browned onions, humble in ingredients but rich in flavor.
Easy⏱️ 1 hr 56 min📖 1 min readServes 4~310 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 40 min cook 61 min rest
- #One-Pot
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h 56 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 1 min
- Cooking40 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Green lentils
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Rice
- 3 Onion
- 5 tbsp(~75 ml) Olive oil
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the lentils and boil them for 15 minutes, keeping them half tender.
15 min15:00 - 2
Slice the onions thinly and caramelize half of them in oil for 12 minutes.
12 min12:00 - 3
Wash the rice, add it to the lentils, and adjust the hot water.
- 4
Cook the rice and lentils over low heat for 16 minutes without stirring, so the grains do not break.
16 min16:00 - 5
Fry the remaining onion separately for 8 minutes until crisp.
8 min08:00 - 6
Rest the mujaddara for 10 minutes and add the crisp onion at serving time.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Fry the onions slowly over medium heat; they sweeten without burning.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with pickled cucumbers and yogurt.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
11
g protein
45
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 15%Carbs 61%Fat 24%
GI 36 · Low GIGL 16 · Medium GL
4.6g
Sugar
7.5g
Fiber
11.2mg
Sodium
2.6g
Saturated fat
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.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
8/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Mujaddara make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Mujaddara take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 40 minutes, including 61 minutes of passive resting; 116 minutes in total.Is Mujaddara difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Mujaddara have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 11g, carbs: 45g, fat: 8g.Is Mujaddara allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Mujaddara belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Mujaddara need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Mujaddara filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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