mediterranean

Lebanese Mujadara with Caramelized Onions

Name: Lebanese Mujadara with Caramelized Onions
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 70 g dry brown lentils; 70 g basmati rice; 26 g olive oil; 220 g onion, thinly sliced; 3 g ground cumin; 2 g salt; 0.5 g black pepper

This simmered dish pairs onion, thinly sliced with dry brown lentils, basmati rice and ground cumin. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.

Lunch Dinner

Medium

Balanced High satiety Heart friendly Vegetarian Vegan Gluten free

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Estimated macros per portion

22 g Protein

85 g Carbohydrates

27 g Fat

13 g Fiber

Ingredients

650 kcal · 1 portion

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70g dry brown lentils 246 kcal
70g basmati rice 91 kcal
26g olive oil 230 kcal
220g onion, thinly sliced 88 kcal
1.5 tsp (3g) ground cumin 11 kcal
0.75 tsp (2g) salt 0 kcal
0.25 tsp (1g) black pepper 1 kcal

Cooking instructions

dry brown lentils
Rinse lentils. Simmer lentils in water for 12 minutes until just tender; drain if excess water remains.
olive oilonionsalt
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt; cook, stirring often, until deep golden and caramelized, 15-20 minutes.
dry brown lentilsbasmati riceground cumin
In a pot, combine par-cooked lentils, rice, cumin, and water. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.
onionsaltblack pepper
Fluff with a fork, then fold in half the caramelized onions. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
onion
Top with remaining onions before serving.