MUJADDARAH(LENTIL AND RICE POTTAGE)

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Posted for a request for more Lebanese recipes! UPDATE: Thanks to Elmotoo I have made some changes! Thank you Bethie! :)

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Rice

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole red lentils
6 cups water
4 medium onions, sliced thin
1 cup olive oil or 1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil, then add the lentils, lower heat to simmer and cook about 30-60 minutes .
  • Meanwhile, saute onions in the oil to caramelize about 15-20 minutes, then add half of onions, rice and seasonings to lentils. Let the mixture boil for a few minutes.
  • When it thickens, pour into a tureen, and spread the remaining onions over the top. and serve.
  • Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 976.3, Fat 56.4, SaturatedFat 7.9, Sodium 309, Carbohydrate 94.7, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 27.2

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