MujaddaraLentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions

Name: Mujaddara (Lentils and Rice with Caramelized Onions)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Jordan
Ingredients: 180 g Lentils (rinsed); 180 g White Rice (rinsed); 1200 ml Water; 5 g Cumin Powder; 8 g Salt; 3 g Black Pepper; 340 g Onion (thinly sliced); 90 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 4 g Salt

Earthy lentils and rice are cooked together until tender, then topped with plenty of deeply caramelized onions. This simple, satisfying dish is a staple home-style meal across Jordan and the Levant.

Prep

15m

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving

545kcal

Calories

16g

Protein

22g

Fat

72g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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Pot

180g
Lentils (rinsed)
180g
White Rice (rinsed)
1.2l
Water
5g
Cumin Powder
8g
Salt
3g
Black Pepper

Topping

340g
Onion (thinly sliced)
90ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4g
Salt

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Method

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5 steps

01
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the onion and salt and cook slowly, stirring often, until the onions are deeply browned and sweet.
02
Place the lentils and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the lentils are partly tender.
03
Add the white rice, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper to the lentils. Stir once, cover, and cook over low heat until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
04
Let the rice and lentils rest for a few minutes, then fluff gently.
05
Spoon the caramelized onion over the top and serve warm.

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