Recipe: Mujadara (Lentils & Rice)Description: A hearty Lebanese dish made with rice, lentils, and caramelized onions, perfect for a nutritious vegetarian meal.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 40Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 200 g brown lentils, 200 g brown rice, 2 pieces onions, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon cumin, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 1 liter waterInstructions: Rinse the lentils under cold water and combine them with 1 liter of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. In a separate large pot, cook 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are deeply caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Once the lentils are cooked, add the brown rice to the pot with lentils, along with 2 cups of water, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Lebanese, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-freeThis Mujadara (Lentils & Rice) recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 40 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
Lebanese
vegetarian
vegan
gluten-free

Mujadara (Lentils & Rice)

A hearty Lebanese dish made with rice, lentils, and caramelized onions, perfect for a nutritious vegetarian meal.

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Mujadara (Lentils & Rice) - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
0.4 poundsbrown lentils
0.4 poundsbrown rice
2 piecesonions

sliced

1 tablespoonbutter
1 teaspooncumin
0.5 teaspoonssalt
1 literwater
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Rinse the lentils under cold water and combine them with 1 liter of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

2

In a separate large pot, cook 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are deeply caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.

3

Once the lentils are cooked, add the brown rice to the pot with lentils, along with 2 cups of water, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
163
Calories
3.9g
Fat
26.5g
Carbs
6.5g
Protein
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