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majadra-recipe

Majadra Recipe

Clara
A simple and hearty Middle Eastern dish made with lentils, rice, and caramelized onions.
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Preparation Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Lentils rinsed
  • 1 cup Rice rinsed
  • 2 large Onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 4 cups Water

Instructions
 

  • 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
  • 2. Add the lentils and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 3. Add the rice, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well, cover, and cook on low heat for another 20 minutes, or until the rice and lentils are tender.
  • 4. Fluff the mixture with a fork and serve warm.

Notes

This dish is great as a main course or a side dish. You can also add a dollop of yogurt on top for extra flavor.

Nutrition

CALORIES: 350kcalCARBOHYDRATES: 60gPROTEIN: 12gFAT: 8gSATURATED FAT: 1gSODIUM: 400mgPOTASSIUM: 500mgFIBER: 10gSUGAR: 4gVITAMIN C: 10mgCALCIUM: 50mgIRON: 3mg
Keyword Lentils, Rice, Vegetarian
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