Lebanese Mjadra - Lentil & Rice Lettuce Cups Recipe

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Lebanese Mjadra - Lentil & Rice Lettuce Cups
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Directions:

  1. Using a medium saucepan, bring lentils and 4 cups of water to the boil on a high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan. Cook the onion for 5 minutes, until soft and golden.
  3. Add half of the onion to the lentils. Also add the rice and stock. Season with salt. Return to the boil and cook for another 20 minutes, until thick and creamy.
  4. With the remaining half of the onion - continue to fry for another 10 minutes. It should be dark brown and caramelized.
  5. Add the caramelized onion to the lentils and cook another 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  6. To serve- spoon lentils into lettuce cups and serve with lemon wedges, pepper and yogurt if desired.
  7. For vegetarian do not use chicken stock.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 434.01 Kcal (1817 kJ)
Calories from fat 170.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.97g 29%
Sodium 6200.1mg 258%
Potassium 362.35mg 8%
Total Carbs 50.88g 17%
Sugars 2.18g 9%
Dietary Fiber 10.72g 43%
Protein 8.71g 17%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 8%
Iron 2.6mg 14%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 336.22 Kcal (1408 kJ)
Calories from fat 132.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.7g 29%
Sodium 4803.14mg 258%
Potassium 280.71mg 8%
Total Carbs 39.41g 17%
Sugars 1.69g 9%
Dietary Fiber 8.31g 43%
Protein 6.75g 17%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 8%
Iron 2mg 14%
Calcium 20.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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