M'jadrah -- Lebanese Rice and Lentils Recipe

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M'jadrah -- Lebanese Rice and Lentils
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Ingredients:

  • 400 g long- grain rice
  • 100 g large brown lentils
  • 500 ml water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp oil

Directions:

  1. Soak the rice in boiling water for 20-30 minutes, then wash 3-4 times by rubbing the rice together between your palms.
  2. Drain or squeeze dry with your hands.
  3. Also sift through the lentils and remove any stones or foreign matter.
  4. Wash, put in a pot with the water and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the salt, cover and simmer for about 35 minutes until partly cooked.
  6. Add the rice, re-cover and simmer for another 15 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and brown the onion rings.
  8. Stir into the rice andlentils.
  9. The dish should not be dry but the rice shouldn't be mushy either.
  10. It's better a little underdone than overcooked.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 270.4 Kcal (1132 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.33g 5%
Sodium 153.47mg 6%
Potassium 326.72mg 7%
Total Carbs 51.91g 17%
Sugars 3.38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 7.19g 29%
Protein 7.91g 16%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 8%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 39.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 140.32 Kcal (587 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.73g 5%
Sodium 79.64mg 6%
Potassium 169.55mg 7%
Total Carbs 26.94g 17%
Sugars 1.75g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.73g 29%
Protein 4.1g 16%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 8%
Iron 0.8mg 8%
Calcium 20.7mg 4%

* 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

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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