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Whole Rice and Lentils (Majadara)
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Whole Rice and Lentils (Majadara)

11 ingredients 15 min + 50 min 8 servings openrecipes
Whole Rice and Lentils (Majadara)

"One of my 'Israeli' recipes that I've adapted for whole rice (that in my opinion needs more seasoning). Good as a whole meal or as a side dish. Freezes fairly well, too."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

395
Calories
6g
Protein
15g
Fat
61g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 11 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Green Lentil not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger root
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 cups water

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