Lentil Rice Dish (Mujadarah Arabic Dish)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 12

Delicious and Healthy Lentil Rice Dish (Mujadarah Arabic Dish)

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

350

Sugar

Fat

The Lentil Rice Dish (Mujadarah Arabic Dish) is a traditional Arabic dish that is popular in many countries. This recipe has been enjoyed for generations and is now being shared with the world. The dish is budget-friendly, healthy, vegan, and tasty. The combination of lentils and rice creates a hearty and filling meal, perfect for lunch or dinner. The lentils are cooked in chicken broth or vegetable broth with spices, which gives the lentils a unique and flavorful taste. The onions add a crunch to the dish and a beautiful addition to the flavor. This dish is perfect to be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish for meats or vegetables.

Instructions

1.	Rinse lentils and rice separately.
2.	In a pot, mix the lentils and chicken broth or vegetable broth and bring to boil over high heat.
3.	Reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until lentils are cooked through. Drain any remaining broth and remove from heat.
4.	While the lentils cook, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions to the oil, stir frequently and cook until golden brown.
5.	Remove half of the fried onions and reserve for later. Add black pepper and cumin to the remaining onions in the pan and stir to combine.
6.	In a serving dish, spread out the cooked rice and lentils mixture. Top with the remaining half of the fried onions and spiced onions from the pan.
7.	Serve hot or cold, as desired.

PROS

This Lentil Rice Dish (Mujadarah Arabic Dish) is incredibly easy to prepare, and it is vegan.

The lentils are rich in protein, fiber, and vitamins, and the dish is low in fat and sugar.

This dish is budget-friendly and versatile; the leftovers are tasty and can be enjoyed for a few days after cooking.

CONS

This dish is high in carbohydrates due to the basmati rice.

If you don’t like onions, you can omit them from the recipe, but the flavor and texture may change.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lentils are beneficial to the heart as they reduce cholesterol levels and help to regulate blood sugar levels.
They are rich in fiber, which keeps the digestive system healthy, and they have iron, which is essential in the production of red blood cells.
Basmati rice is gluten-free and rich in carbohydrates, which can provide an immediate source of energy for the body.

	1 cup lentils
	1/3 cup basmati rice
	4 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
	salt ( to taste )
	1/2 teaspoon black pepper
	1 teaspoon cumin
	1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil
	2 large onions , sliced 1/2 inch slivers