Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)
Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah) brings together tender green lentils and fluffy long-grain rice infused with the deep sweetness of slow-browned onions. The contrast of warm, earthy grains with a cool dollop of yogurt or tangy sour cream makes it comforting yet bright. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or a simple vegetarian main.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for about 10 minutes, until browned. Take off the heat and set aside.
- 2
Put the lentils in a medium saucepan with enough lightly salted water to cover. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- 3
Stir the rice and enough water to cover into the saucepan with the lentils. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the saucepan and continue simmering for 15 to 20 minutes, until the rice and lentils are tender.
- 4
Stir half the onions into the lentil mixture. To serve, top with yogurt or sour cream and the remaining onions.
- Calories 376.48 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 8.67 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 45.83 g 17%
- Total Fat 19.64 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 2.9 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.92 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 31.9 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.29 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 51.04 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.39 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 312.53 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 4.29 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 9.49 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah) is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Green Lentils, Long Grain Rice, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 376.48 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Green Lentils, Long-Grain Rice, Olive Oil, Plain Yogurt. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 376.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah) healthy?
- Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah) has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 376.48 calories and 8.67 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.9 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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