Lentils and Rice (Mujaddara with Rice)
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This filling dish is full of fiber and protein. The earthy lentils and rice provide all the fiber and protein with a nice amount of seasoning to liven up the dish.
Recipe type: Great Grain, Rice, and Bean Dishes
Serves: 6 cups
Ingredients
- [1/4] cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 cups green or brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
- 6 cups water
- 1 cup long-grain rice or brown rice
- 1 TB. cumin
Instructions
- In a large, 3-quart pot over medium-low heat, heat extra-virgin olive oil. Add yellow onion and 1 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring intermittently, for 10 minutes.
- Add green lentils and water, and cook, stirring intermittently, for 20 minutes.
- Stir in long-grain rice, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and cumin. Cover and cook, stirring intermittently, for 40 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with tzatziki sauce or a Mediterranean salad.
Notes
Healthy Hint
Lentils are a nice source of protein, fiber, and iron, and brown rice is a good source of complex carbohydrates. This dish is a great example of what you should be eating every dayâ€â€Âall in one plate!
Lentils are a nice source of protein, fiber, and iron, and brown rice is a good source of complex carbohydrates. This dish is a great example of what you should be eating every dayâ€â€Âall in one plate!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cups Calories: 204 Fat: 10g Saturated fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 23g Sodium: 780mg Fiber: 6g Protein: 7g Cholesterol: 0mg