LEBANESE LENTILS (MUJADARA)

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I grew up eating this- usually every Friday, because my family doesn't eat meat on Fridays. Its so good, I personally consider it comfort food. Its healthy, simple, and full of fiber! I often eat leftovers in a sandwich with veggies. Goes well with olives, pita bread, raw onion, celery, carrots, lettuce.

Provided by Helen Ganim

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium onion, diced (you can use more if you like, I do)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup brown rice (I use Uncle Ben's)
1 cup brown lentils
4 cups water (approximately)
1/2 teaspoon salt (you can use more or less)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in pan.
  • add onions, and cook on medium high heat until they are brown- stir occasionally.
  • stir in rice and lentils, mix in with onions.
  • add water.
  • add salt, mix contents.
  • cover and simmer.
  • This will take over an hour. The water will be absorbed into rice and lentils. Make sure they are soft. Sometimes you may need to add a little more water. Stir occasionally.
  • Best if served in a shallow bowl, and let sit for 10 minutes or so. Enjoy warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.2, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 203.4, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 10.9

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