Lebanese Lentils and Rice with caramelized onions (Moudardara)
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- Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
.5 cup (pre-cooked dry measure) whole grain instant brown rice.5 cup (pre-cooked dry measure) lentils1 can reduced sodium, reduced fat chicken broth, divided (use vegetable broth for a fully vegetarian dish)1 cup onion, chopped2 tsp olive oil, dividedsalt and pepper to taste (I use about .5 tsp salt and .25 tsp pepper)
Makes (2) 1.5 cup servings.
(1) Prepare rice according to package directions, substituting broth for half of the water, and using 1 tsp olive oil to add flavor and prevent sticking.
(2) Prepare lentils in a separate pot according to package directions, using the rest of the broth to substitute for half the water.
(3) While lentils and rice are simmering on medium-low heat, (about 25 minutes), chop onion, and saute chopped onion in1 tsp olive oil over medium heat until it has softened and caramelized (but not scorched). This will take about 15-20 minutes.
(4) When lentils are finished cooking, drain remaining liquid from lentils, and mix together in a serving bowl the onions, lentils, and rice.
(5) Add salt and pepper to taste.
*Note--this is great as a side dish; you can also grill and chop a chicken breast and add it in for even more lean protein.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KEDP98.
(1) Prepare rice according to package directions, substituting broth for half of the water, and using 1 tsp olive oil to add flavor and prevent sticking.
(2) Prepare lentils in a separate pot according to package directions, using the rest of the broth to substitute for half the water.
(3) While lentils and rice are simmering on medium-low heat, (about 25 minutes), chop onion, and saute chopped onion in1 tsp olive oil over medium heat until it has softened and caramelized (but not scorched). This will take about 15-20 minutes.
(4) When lentils are finished cooking, drain remaining liquid from lentils, and mix together in a serving bowl the onions, lentils, and rice.
(5) Add salt and pepper to taste.
*Note--this is great as a side dish; you can also grill and chop a chicken breast and add it in for even more lean protein.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KEDP98.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 196.0
- Total Fat: 5.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 1,010.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 35.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.4 g
- Protein: 9.7 g
Member Reviews
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FITZ117
I really enjoyed this recipe. This was the first time I prepared lentils. My package instructions said to cook with salt pork which I didn't have but I did have some Costco bacon bits in the freezer. I added about 1/4 cup to the lentils. Great flavor. I consider this a 4 servings recipe. - 1/13/16
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CD12766643
Had this for dinner tonight. It was delicious and very easy to make. However, I think the nutritional information is pretty far off. .75 cups of rice and .75 cups of lentils (the serving size), not to mention the olive oil, are way more than 196 calories. But delicious nonetheless! - 8/29/12
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BLONDELOGIC
mmmmmm. yummy. Nice on a cold wet day.
I did not have any chicken broth, or olive oil. I just made this with plain water, and used a cooking spray for the onions - and it is just as good. Just a few more calories chaved off if anyone desires.
Super simple - super tasty! Thank you! - 1/16/09