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Lebanese Mjderah

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This Middle-Eastern soup features Water, Rinsed lentils, Uncooked rice not instant, Onion cut into julienne. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 157.6
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Middle-Eastern soup features Water, Rinsed lentils, Uncooked rice not instant, Onion cut into julienne. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Comforting for cold days and perfect for meal prep. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 8 cup Water
  • 1 cup Rinsed lentils
  • 1 cup Uncooked rice not instant
  • 1 md Onion cut into julienne
Directions
  1. 1
    strips 1/4 c Olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Green onions to
  2. 2
    garnish 1/2 c Plain yogurt per person Cucumbers peeled seeded -and diced Minced garlic -and dried mint Pita bread
  3. 3
    Add the water to the lentils and
  4. 4
    boil for 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add the rice and
  6. 6
    boil 15 minutes more, stirring continuously until rice starts to bubble at the top, then
  7. 7
    stir occasionally.
  8. 8
    Saute strips of onion in olive oil and add to rice and lentils.
  9. 9
    Salt and pepper to taste and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
  10. 10
    Garnish with green onions and
  11. 11
    serve with cucumbers mixed in yogurt and seasoned to taste, with garlic and mint.
  12. 12
    Accompany with pita bread

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 157.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 31.1g11%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g22%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 7.3g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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