Ingredients:
Mujadara recipe​
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1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup white or brown basmati rice
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3 medium onions, sliced thinly
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp cumin
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1 tsp coriander
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1/2 tsp turmeric
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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3 cups water
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Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional)
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Instructions:
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In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and stir to coat with the oil. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized.
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Remove half of the onions from the pot and set them aside.
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To the pot, add the lentils, water, and spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and most of the water has been absorbed.
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In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.
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Once the lentils are cooked, add the cooked rice to the pot and stir to combine.
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Serve the mujadara in bowls and top with the reserved caramelized onions and fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Information:
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Servings: 4
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Calories per serving: approximately 385
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Total fat: 8.7g
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Total carbohydrates: 61.6g
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Dietary fiber: 14.3g
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Protein: 16.5g
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This Mujadara recipe is not only flavorful and exotic, but also packed with nutrients, fiber, and plant-based protein. Enjoy!
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Here is a detailed calorie breakdown for the Mujadara recipe:
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1 cup brown lentils (boiled): approximately 230 calories
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1/2 cup brown basmati rice (cooked): approximately 108 calories
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3 medium onions (sliced and caramelized): approximately 141 calories
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2 tbsp olive oil: approximately 239 calories
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1 tsp cumin: approximately 8 calories
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1 tsp coriander: approximately 5 calories
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1/2 tsp turmeric: approximately 3 calories
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1/2 tsp cinnamon: approximately 3 calories
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Salt and pepper, to taste: negligible calories
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3 cups water: negligible calories
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Total calorie count for the entire recipe: approximately 737 calories
This calorie count is for the entire recipe, so to calculate the calorie count for one serving, divide the total calorie count by the number of servings. This recipe makes about 4 servings, so one serving of Mujadara would have approximately 184 calories.
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Keep in mind that this is just an estimate and the calorie count can vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used.