Mejadra UAE Rice And Lentils

9m
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
54m
Ready In

Recipe: #40527

April 21, 2023



"This is a common dish in the whole Middle East. They sometimes top it with fried crispy onions. They use a heavier hand with seasoning, you do you."

Original is 8 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (144.8 g)
  • Calories 179.9
  • Total Fat - 6.5 g
  • Saturated Fat - 1 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 423.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 23.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 7.9 g
  • Sugars - 1 g
  • Protein - 7.3 g
  • Calcium - 31.1 mg
  • Iron - 2.3 mg
  • Vitamin C - 2 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Mix spices together and set aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in stockpot on medium heat.

Step 3

Add onion, cook until translucent.

Step 4

Add garlic, ginger and spices.

Step 5

Cook a minute stirring around.

Step 6

Add water.

Step 7

Simmer 45 minutes covered.

Step 8

Take off heat let rest covered 5 minutes and check for seasoning and that lentils are cooked through.

Tips


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