Mujadarra (Lentils with Rice)

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I was introduced to this Middle Eastern dish by one of my best friends, who is Palestinian. His mother made this once a week at her deli and after trying it once I had a standing order to save me a plate every week. This is so healthy and delicious, and it's so simple to make. After she retired and closed her deli I had to search through several recipes and make my adjustments to get it to my liking. It has become a staple in my home.

Submitted by Deena K Boyd

Updated on October 6, 2023

6

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

14 ounces dry brown lentils
2 carrots, grated
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
2 tablespoons water, or more as needed
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional)
¼ teaspoon yellow curry powder (Optional)
4 cups cooked brown rice, or as needed

Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water; add lentils and bring to a rolling boil. Cook until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Add grated carrots; cook until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Drain lentils and carrots.
Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat; add onions and garlic. Cook and stir until onions wilt and become transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in lentils and carrots and reduce heat to medium-low. Add enough water to the pot to keep the lentil mixture from drying out.
Sprinkle cumin, cayenne, curry powder, salt, and pepper over lentils; stir until heated through and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

Recipe Tip

Substitute cooked white rice for the brown rice if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350	Calories
7g	Fat
57g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Sodium 23mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 57g	21%
Dietary Fiber 18g	64%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 16g	32%
Vitamin C 6mg	6%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 628mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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