Skip to main content
Dairy-Free Lebanese Mujadara (Lentils and Rice) recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Lebanese Mujadara (Lentils and Rice)

A hearty and comforting Lebanese dish made with lentils, rice, and caramelized onions, all without any dairy. A simple yet flavorful vegan meal.

50m4 servings
DAIRY-free
380 cal|15g protein|60g carbs|10g fat|12g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Brown or green lentils
  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 large Onions
  • 3 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.25 cup Crispy fried onions (optional garnish)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the lentils and rice separately.
  2. 2In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  3. 3Add thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until deeply caramelized (about 20-25 minutes). Remove half of the onions and set aside for garnish.
  4. 4Add the lentils and rice to the pot with the remaining caramelized onions. Stir well.
  5. 5Pour in the vegetable broth, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils and rice are cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
  6. 6Fluff with a fork and serve hot, garnished with the reserved caramelized onions and optional crispy fried onions.
  7. 7Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil.

Keep a label checklist handy when you cook

Get the free 7-rule checklist for reading packaged-ingredient labels, then one practical allergy-aware tip each week. Confirm by email; no Safe Plated account needed.

One practical tip each week. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy policy.

More lebanese recipes to explore

Different recipes may contain different allergens. Review each ingredient list for your household.

Related Guides

Cooking with a packaged ingredient?

Paste the current ingredient list and see the exact allergen terms the checker recognises. Always verify the package in front of you.

Check an ingredient label

Keep reading this recipe

Open this recipe in the app

Sign in to continue with this recipe. No meal plan generation needed.

Want a full week of recipes like this?

Get a personalized 7-day meal plan customized for your family's specific allergens. Every recipe is cross-checked by an independent AI.

Build my free 7-day plan

No credit card required.