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Herb-Infused Lebanese Mujadara with Sumac Onions

Name: Herb-Infused Lebanese Mujadara with Sumac Onions
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed; 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed; 4 cups water or vegetable broth, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon turmeric; Salt and pepper, to taste; 3 medium onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons sumac; 3 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup parsley, chopped; ½ cup cilantro, chopped; ¼ cup mint leaves, chopped; Juice of 1 lemon

A classic Lebanese dish of spiced lentils and rice, topped with tangy sumac-bathed onions, offering a warming and aromatic experience.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 11, 2026

Herb-Infused Lebanese Mujadara with Sumac Onions — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Mujadara

For the Sumac Onions

For the Herb Infusion

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 547 kcal
Protein: 17.55 g
Carbs: 79.22 g
Fat: 18.23 g
Fiber: 15.93 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2189 kcal
Protein: 70.2 g
Carbs: 316.9 g
Fat: 72.9 g
Fiber: 63.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup brown lentils rinsed	680	50	115	2	50
1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed	700	13	153	1	1
4 cups water or vegetable broth divided	20	1	4	0	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	27	0
2 teaspoons ground cumin	16	0.8	2.8	0.8	0.8
1 teaspoon ground coriander	5	0.2	1	0.1	0.7
½ teaspoon turmeric	4	0.1	0.6	0.2	0.7
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
3 medium onions thinly sliced	120	3	28	0.5	6
2 tablespoons sumac	8	0	3	0	2
3 tablespoons olive oil	360	0	0	41	0
½ cup parsley chopped	11	1	2	0.2	1
½ cup cilantro chopped	8	0.7	1.5	0.1	1
¼ cup mint leaves chopped	5	0.4	1	0.1	0.5
Juice of 1 lemon	12	0	4	0	0.5

These are estimates and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Lentils and Rice

1
Boil Lentils
In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water or broth to a boil.
2
Simmer Lentils
Add the rinsed lentils, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3
Cook Rice with Lentils
Stir in rice, remaining liquid, and spices; cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.

Preparing the Sumac Onions

1
Heat Oil and Cook Onions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
Tip: Ensure onions do not burn by stirring occasionally. Use low heat for even caramelization.
2
Add Sumac
Sprinkle sumac over onions, stirring to combine.

How to Make Herb-Infused Lebanese Mujadara with Sumac Onions

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Lentils and Rice
Combine simmered lentils and spices with rice, cooking together until water is absorbed.
2
Flavoring the Onions
Slow-cook onions in olive oil before adding sumac for optimal flavor.
3
Herb Infusion Preparation
Mix herbs with lemon juice for a fresh finish to the dish.