Mdardara Lebanese Lentil Rice
How to make traditional Mdardara recipe. Our healthy vegetarian & vegan Lebanese Lentil Rice with caramelized onions is an easy side dish.
Servings: 6
Calories: 335kcal
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp Olive Oil divided
- 2 Spanish Onions chopped
- 1 Large White Onion thinly sliced
- 200 g Brown Lentils rinsed
- 120 g Basmati Rice rinsed
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Pinch Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp White Sugar
- Fresh Mint garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over medium high heat. When it is hot but not smoking, add the chopped onions and saute them, stirring frequently, until golden brown, approximately 3 minutes. Add the lentils, rice, 1 litre of water and the salt. Bring to boil, reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Halfway through season with pepper and cinnamon. When fully cooked transfer to a serving plate.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and add the sliced onions. Saute over medium high heat for a few minutes, then reduce the heat and continue to cook until the onions are golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Halfway through cooking sprinkle with sugar. Gently separate the the onions and sprinkle over the Mdardara.
- Serve warm or at room temperature garnished with fresh mint.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.8g | Protein: 10.6g | Fat: 14.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 11.6g | Sugar: 3.7g | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg
