Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Rice Side Dish Recipes. (Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah) Recipe). This may sound like a plain recipe, but believe me, it's wonderful! It is an easy-to-make Middle Eastern comfort food that combines lentils, rice and delicious fried onions. The yogurt really gives it a super flavor!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 Servings

Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah) Recipe

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil

1 large white onion

sliced into rings

1 ⅓ cups uncooked green lentils

¾ cup uncooked long-grain white rice

salt and pepper to taste

¼ cup plain yogurt or sour cream

Cilantro-Lime Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions and cook about 10 minutes until browned. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

Place lentils in a medium saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Stir rice and enough water to cover into the saucepan with the lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Cover saucepan and continue to simmer 15 to 20 minutes until rice and lentils are tender.

Step 4

Mix half the onions into the lentil mixture. Top with yogurt or sour cream and remaining onions to serve.

Nutritional Information

Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 534.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.3g 35%

Carbohydrates: 69.1g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 10.6g 43%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 22.1g 34%

Saturated Fat: 3g 15%

Cholesterol: 0.9mg

Vitamin A Iu: 144.9IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 2.9mg 5%

Folate: 88.9mcg 22%

Calcium: 74mg 7%

Iron: 5.4mg 30%

Magnesium: 15mg 5%

Potassium: 648.9mg 18%

Sodium: 311.9mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 199.1

*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.