Lebanese Mjderah
Yield
6 servingsPrep
5 minCook
30 minReady
40 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | cups |
water
|
|
| 1 | cup |
lentils
rinsed |
|
| 1 | cup |
rice
uncooked |
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
cut into julienne strips |
|
| ¼ | cup |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
scallions, spring or green onions
to garnish |
*
|
| 1 | x |
yogurt
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
cucumbers
peeled, seeded |
*
|
| 1 | x |
garlic
minced, diced |
*
|
| 1 | x |
mint leaves
dried |
*
|
| 1 | x |
pita bread
|
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | l |
water
|
|
| 237 | ml |
lentils
rinsed |
|
| 237 | ml |
rice
uncooked |
|
| 1 | medium |
onions
cut into julienne strips |
|
| 59 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
scallions, spring or green onions
to garnish |
*
|
| 1 | x |
yogurt
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
cucumbers
peeled, seeded |
*
|
| 1 | x |
garlic
minced, diced |
*
|
| 1 | x |
mint leaves
dried |
*
|
| 1 | x |
pita bread
|
* |
Directions
Add the water to the lentils and boil for 10 minutes.
Add the rice and boil 15 minutes more, stirring continuously until rice starts to bubble at the top, then stir occasionally.
Sauté strips of onion in olive oil and add to rice and lentils.
Salt and pepper to taste and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
Garnish with green onions and serve with cucumbers mixed in yogurt and seasoned to taste, with garlic and mint.
Accompany with pita bread.
