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Mujaddara

Mujaddara is a vegetarian dinner from Middle Eastern cuisine. It is made with lentils, rice, onion, cumin and olive oil. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 1 hr 5 min. One serving has about 350 kcal, 12 g protein, 55 g carbs and 8 g fat.

Did you know? Mujaddara is a humble yet iconic dish often called "poor man's food" in the Levant. The caramelized onions are the star. This dish is vegan and packed with fiber. Often served with yogurt or salad.

Updated 21 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350 kcal
Protein: 12 g
Style: Healthy
Serves: 4
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 50 min
Level: Medium

Ingredients (serves 4)

200 g brown lentil
200 g basmati rice
3 onion
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp salt
1000 ml water
¼ tsp black pepper (optional)
½ lemon (optional)

Main ingredients

lentils
rice

Nutrition per serving

Mujaddara

350kcal / serving

Protein: 12 g 14%
Carbs: 55 g 65%
Fat: 8 g 21%
Fibre: 10 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	6mg
Vitamin A	50mcg
Vitamin C	5mg

How to make Mujaddara

Rinse the lentils and simmer them in about 500 ml water for 15 to 20 minutes until just tender, then drain and keep aside.
Rinse the rice, soak it for 20 minutes, and drain.
Slice two onions thinly and fry them in 3 tbsp olive oil on medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes until deep golden and crisp, then remove half for topping.
In the same pan, add the remaining oil, cumin seeds and ground cumin, and toast for 30 seconds.
Add the drained rice and the remaining 500 ml water and salt, then bring to a boil.
Stir in the cooked lentils, cover, and cook on low heat for about 15 to 18 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
Rest covered for 10 minutes off the heat, then fluff gently with a fork.
Serve topped with the reserved crispy onions, black pepper and a squeeze of lemon.

Serves 4 · prep 15 min · cook 50 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

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Quick answers

Is Mujaddara vegetarian?

Yes. Mujaddara is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Mujaddara?

About 350 kcal per serving, with 12 g protein, 55 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Mujaddara from?

Mujaddara comes from Middle Eastern cuisine.

What is Mujaddara made of?

The main ingredients are lentils, rice, onion, cumin and olive oil.

How long does Mujaddara take to make?

About 1 hr 5 min in all: 15 min to prepare and 50 min to cook, plus any soaking, fermenting or marinating time in the steps.

How many people does this Mujaddara recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 4. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Mujaddara?

Mujaddara is usually eaten as a dinner.

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