Mjadra - Lentils and Rice Recipe

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Mjadra - Lentils and Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 8 cups water
  • 1 medium onion , julienned
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper , to taste

Directions:

  1. Combine water and lentils and boil for 10 minutes.
  2. Add rice to the boiling water, keeping the lentils in the pot, and boil for 15 minutes - until the rice starts to bubble at the top. Stir occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, saute strips of onion in olive oil and add to rice and lentils.
  4. Stir in salt and pepper, to taste. You definitely will need the salt and pepper. You may need to experiment with the amount.
  5. Simmer this mixture for about another 5 minutes.
  6. Eat as is or serve with a salad (as described in the intro.).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 319.73 Kcal (1339 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.97g 15%
Sodium 9.3mg 0%
Potassium 360.32mg 8%
Total Carbs 46.53g 16%
Sugars 1.37g 5%
Dietary Fiber 10.61g 42%
Protein 10.78g 22%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Iron 3.9mg 21%
Calcium 56.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 78.33 Kcal (328 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.44g 15%
Sodium 2.28mg 0%
Potassium 88.28mg 8%
Total Carbs 11.4g 16%
Sugars 0.34g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 42%
Protein 2.64g 22%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 21%
Calcium 13.9mg 6%

* 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

  • 6.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

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