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Mujadara

From the video “Crazy delicious Mujadara! Lentils and Rice with Crispy Onions!” by The Mediterranean Dish. RecipesMD is not affiliated with The Mediterranean Dish. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumGreat weeknight pick
Mild
Total time
~105 min
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Serves
~4
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Cost
~$1.57*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$17.43* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
14

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain dairy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$4.70*for the batch in the video
~$1.57*per serving

You save about ~$17.43* per serving (92% less*) than ordering it out — ~$52.30* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

6 ingredients priced from Ontario averages

* Estimate, not a quote: every counted line priced from Ontario averages; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate at ~$19, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 51% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving575 kcal · 29% of 2,000
Fat17 g22%
Saturated fat2.8 g14%
Sodium49 mg2%
Carbohydrate87 g32%
Fiber8.4 g30%
Total sugars11 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein20 g39%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+18 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−5 of 20
  • Sodium−1 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 10 of 10 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for olive oil, onion, olive oil, rice, parsley, greek yogurt and 1 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • pot
  • strainer
  • wooden spoon

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact amount of olive oil used
  • Exact amount of salt used
  • Exact amount of water used for the final rice and lentil mix
  • Exact quantity of rice used
  • Exact amount of sliced onion rings
  • Serving size and total preparation time
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are The Mediterranean Dish’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Mujadara

What makes The Mediterranean Dish's Mujadara recipe and technique special?

The Mediterranean Dish's take on Mujadara focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mediterranean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Resting covered ensures rice cooks evenly and doesn't stick. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Mujadara at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Mujadara recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Mujadara ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Mujadara can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in The Mediterranean Dish's Mujadara?

This recipe utilizes approximately 14 ingredients across 17 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Mujadara?

The official cooking video by The Mediterranean Dish is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.