Mujaddara: Arabic Lentils with Rice
Mujaddara: Arabic Lentils with Rice combines tender lentils and fluffy white rice infused with warm cumin and gentle garlic notes, then crowned with deeply caramelized onions for sweetness and aroma. It’s a cozy, satisfying dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a simple gathering, and pairs beautifully with yogurt, salad, or pickles.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mujaddara: Arabic Lentils with Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 69
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a pot over medium heat, combine 2 cups water, lentils, cumin, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low; cook until the lentils start to soften, 20 to 30 minutes.
- 2
Stir the rice, the remaining 3/4 cup water, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and the olive oil into the lentils. Cover the pot; continue cooking until the lentils and rice are tender, about 40 minutes more.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Spoon the onions over the rice and lentil mixture; serve.
- Calories 287.57 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 6.3 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 37.71 g 14%
- Total Fat 14.18 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 1.96 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 23.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 6.32 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 3.37 g --
- Added Sugars 3.3 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 50.57 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.13 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 235.37 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 1.52 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.33 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mujaddara: Arabic Lentils with Rice is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin, Lentils, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 287.57 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mujaddara: Arabic Lentils with Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin, Lentils, Olive Oil, Salt. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mujaddara: Arabic Lentils with Rice?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 287.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mujaddara: Arabic Lentils with Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mujaddara: Arabic Lentils with Rice healthy?
- Mujaddara: Arabic Lentils with Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 287.57 calories and 6.3 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.96 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.3 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic 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.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required