MUJADARAH ("LENTILS WITH RICE") MIDDLE EAST, PALESTINE

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Mujadarah (

This is a really simple dish that is very satisfying, especially during Ramdan. My brothers never really got full off of just rice and beans, so I would always make fried chicken with this dish to fill their bellies :) Enjoy!

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Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup lentils
2 cups rice
2 large onions
3 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine lentils, water, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 7 minutes or until lentils are half cooked.
  • Add rice and cumin. Cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Quarter and slive peeled onions. Fry in oil until dark brown. Drain the onions and reserve. Pour the cooked oil over the mujadarah. Mix well.
  • Garnish with the onions. Enjoy :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.8, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 11.2, Carbohydrate 94.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 4.1, Protein 11.8

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