Megaddara (Lentil Lebanese Dish) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups brown lentils
1/3 cup rice
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
6 -7 cups cold water or 6 -7 cups broth
1 package onion soup mix
1 tbsp butter
salt

Directions:

Wash lentils and rice.
In a pan, saute onion in oil until it is a golden brown.
Add the lentils, rice, salt, butter, onion, soup, and water.
Bring to a boil and then turn to low heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, making sure to add more water as it absorbs.
Lentils will be soft when ready (same consistency as refried beans).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	460.04 Kcal (1926 kJ)
Calories from fat	191.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.32g	33%
Cholesterol	5.09mg	2%
Sodium	110.73mg	5%
Potassium	666.5mg	14%
Total Carbs	49.94g	17%
Sugars	2.34g	9%
Dietary Fiber	20.53g	82%
Protein	17.75g	36%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	7%
Iron	5.6mg	31%
Calcium	70.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.46 Kcal (509 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.63g	33%
Cholesterol	1.34mg	2%
Sodium	29.24mg	5%
Potassium	175.98mg	14%
Total Carbs	13.18g	17%
Sugars	0.62g	9%
Dietary Fiber	5.42g	82%
Protein	4.69g	36%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	7%
Iron	1.5mg	31%
Calcium	18.6mg	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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