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Home » Dairy Free » Mujadara (Lentils and Rice).

Mujadara (Lentils and Rice).

Oct 12, 2015 · Modified: Jul 15, 2017 by Kelly Roenicke · 11 Comments

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Mujadara is a simple dish of lentils, rice, and caramelized onions that’s easy to make and so satisfying!

Mujadara lentils and rice

You know me, I’m a huge lentil fan. Lentils are the best! I love all the varieties…green, black, red, French green…they are all awesome and all have their place in soups, salads, burgers, and curries.

But this simple dish is something that I love, and I somehow haven’t gotten around to posting it yet! It’s an easy Lebanese recipe for lentils and rice: mujadara.

Easy, tasty, healthy - lentils, onions, and rice. This Lebanese dish is naturally gluten free and vegan.

It’s lentils and rice…but it somehow is more special than that. The onions really make this happen – you cook them for a long time until they are browned and some of them are a little crispy. Yes, it does take a while for them to get to that point, so be patient! And don’t turn the heat too high or you will just have burnt onions, and that’s no fun.

When cooking the onions I usually start out with medium high heat and then reduce it to medium after a little while. Stir the onions frequently so they don’t stick to the pan.

You can use any kind of long grain rice to make mujadara – I used long grain white rice this time.

recipe for mujadara
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Mujadara (Lentils and Rice).

Simple, delicious, and healthy, this Lebanese lentil and rice dish is perfect for weeknight dinners.
Course Entree
Cuisine gluten free, Middle Eastern, vegan.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 246 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 3 -5 cups vegetable broth
  • ¾ cup long grain white rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions sliced very thin - I used one white and one red
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • â…“ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions,
  2. Pick over and rinse the lentils, then place in a pot with 3 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and cook until lentils are tender, about 30-35 minutes. Add more broth if the lentils start to dry out.
  3. While the lentils and the rice are cooking, cook the onions. Place the onions and two tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and cook over medium high heat. Stir often, and if they start to brown too quickly, reduce heat to medium. Cook until the onions are all browned and some of them are crisp. This could take about 40 minutes.
  4. Once everything is cooked, add the rice and lentils to the onion skillet. Season with the sea salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir well and serve right away.
Nutrition Facts
Mujadara (Lentils and Rice).
Amount per Serving
Calories
246
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Sodium
 
392
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
366
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
40
g
13
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
10
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
32
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2.5
mg
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Lightly adapted from this recipe.

Tasty, hearty, and healthy lentils and rice. This Lebanese dish is easy to whip up and super frugal, too!

The best part is…this dish is naturally allergy friendly! Gluten free, nut free, vegan…it’s a great meal to serve when you have guests with food allergies. Just be sure to check the label on the vegetable broth. :)

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Comments

  1. bianca

    March 04, 2016 at 10:31 am

    We tried this last week (my onions didn’t get quite as crispy as it looks like some of yours did though!) & my little one (DF, EF, NF, PF) LOVED it! I seriously can’t remember the last time he shoveled the food into his mouth so fast and excitedly! And that was a couple days in a row (leftovers)! Thank you for another awesome recipe that delights my family and is safe for my son!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      March 05, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      Yay! That makes me so happy! Thank you for letting me know this was a hit! :)

      Reply
  2. Parsley

    November 03, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    I made this recipe a couple of weeks ago, as written, with three cups of broth. It was delicious. I was skeptical of the nutmeg, but it added a certain something wonderful.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      November 07, 2015 at 10:48 am

      I’m so glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  3. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    October 13, 2015 at 11:14 am

    This sounds like the perfect dish for a fall day! I love the lentils and rice combo!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 19, 2015 at 10:23 am

      Thanks, Gayle!

      Reply
  4. whiskandshout

    October 12, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    This looks like such comfort food and I can’t get over how simple the preparation is! Delicious :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 19, 2015 at 10:23 am

      Thanks, Medha!

      Reply
  5. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    October 12, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    I’m a huge lentil fan too. The flavors of this sound amazing!

    Reply
  6. Strength and Sunshine

    October 12, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Love how easy this is! And lentils are the best!

    Reply
  7. Julia

    October 12, 2015 at 9:47 am

    I LOVE Lebanese food and can’t believe I’ve never tried Mujadara! This looks like an epic staple to make any night of the week – Must make it soon!

    Reply

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