Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah) Recipe

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Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)
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Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 473.85 Kcal (1984 kJ)
Calories from fat 198.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.1g 34%
Cholesterol 1.99mg 1%
Sodium 12.67mg 1%
Potassium 698.53mg 15%
Total Carbs 50.74g 17%
Sugars 3.54g 14%
Dietary Fiber 20.54g 82%
Protein 18.32g 37%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Iron 5.4mg 30%
Calcium 65.9mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 283.27 Kcal (1186 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.21g 34%
Cholesterol 1.19mg 1%
Sodium 7.57mg 1%
Potassium 417.58mg 15%
Total Carbs 30.33g 17%
Sugars 2.12g 14%
Dietary Fiber 12.28g 82%
Protein 10.95g 37%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 9%
Iron 3.2mg 30%
Calcium 39.4mg 7%

* 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

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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