WHOLE RICE AND LENTILS (MAJADARA)

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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.

Provided by shari p.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ 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
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 ½ cups water

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion has softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ginger and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add brown rice and stir to coat rice with oil.
  • Stir lentils, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon into rice mixture; cover with water. Place lid on pot and simmer over low heat until lentils are tender and rice has absorbed the water, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 296.3 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Muhammad Khan Awan
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This is my new favorite recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, dinner parties, and even just for my family. It's always a hit.


Teba Alsoumedaie
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This dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the rice and lentils and the adults loved the spices. I will definitely be making this again.


Waheed Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Onwugbufor roseline
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.


Benjamin H Kraft
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This was a great recipe! The rice and lentils were perfectly cooked and the spices gave it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Billy Bain
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover rice and lentils. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


L Lawliet
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I would have liked more garlic and onion.


Marjory McMurray
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would have liked less cayenne pepper.


Violet Oyiera
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I loved this dish! It was so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Valentine “TAEMOCHE” Veny
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This was a great recipe! The rice and lentils were perfectly cooked and the spices gave it a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


jada and trista love
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover rice and lentils. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


indra acharya
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again for future potlucks.


Anel Van zyl
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I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. It took me over an hour to make. However, the end result was delicious, so it was worth the effort.


izcrd
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked more spices. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.


Ekow Arhinful
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover rice and lentils. The spices give it a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Jingo Pion33r
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The lentils and rice were perfectly cooked and the spices were just right. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


mohammed said Behlim
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This dish turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The rice and lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Hasan Sardar
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The combination of lentils and rice is so unique and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mamata Sundas
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The rice and lentils were perfectly cooked and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Chase Doolin
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Fantastic recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The lentils and rice cook together perfectly and the spices give it a wonderful flavor.


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