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Mujadara Recipe: A Simple Backpacking Meal Mix with Lentils & Rice

Name: Mujadara Meal Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (62g) Instant Brown Rice; 1/4 cup (25g) Instant Lentils; 2 TB (9g) Crispy Onions; 1/4 to 1/2 cube (3g) of Vegetable Bouillon; 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin; 1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 11 ml Olive Oil Packet

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This recipe doesn’t require cooking and dehydrating. Instead, this recipe uses instant dried ingredients that only need hot water to cook and are ready to eat in 10 minutes. Prepare this mix for a portable, quick meal option when you want to hit the trail.

See our heat-safe rehydration food pouches for backpacking. Additionally, you can store this mix in a Mason jar for convenient meals at home, or use it as a thoughtful gift for seniors and those in need.

Mujadara Meal Mix

Recipe by Outdoor Herbivore

Backpacker Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Rehydration Time

minutes

Calories

480

kcal

Mujadara is a filling and flavorful Middle Eastern dish layered with brown rice, lentils, and onions seasoned with cumin and cinnamon. This meal is quick to make, containing a few simple ingredients. Traditionally, this meal uses caramelized onions, although fried crispy onions taste great and work better for storing and rehydrating on the trail! Vegan and Gluten Free.

More calories? This dish pairs well with a side of classic hummus.

Ingredients – Serves 1 (Makes 1.5 cups)

1/2 cup (62g) Instant Brown Rice
1/4 cup (25g) Instant Lentils
2 TB (9g) Crispy Onions
1/4 to 1/2 cube (3g) of Vegetable Bouillon
1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1/4 tsp Ground Cinnamon
11 ml Olive Oil Packet

Directions

At Home:
Combine all ingredients and place in a barrier proof storage bag. Seal shut. Label the meal and rehydration instructions on the storage bag.
At Camp:
Bring 1 cup (235 ml) of water to a boil. Add water and olive oil to the Mujadara mix. Stir well and reconstitute for 10 minutes in a sealed container. Stir again and enjoy!

Notes

Lentils – instant brown or green lentils work best for texture and flavor.
Rice – instant brown basmati or long-grain brown rice are recommended.
Vegetable Bouillon – watch the sodium content. If not using the bouillon, add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container

Amount Per ServingCalories480
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 28%
- Saturated Fat 4g 20%
- Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 480mg 20%
Potassium 66mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 72g 24%
- Dietary Fiber 7g 29%
- Sugars 1g
Protein 12g 24%

Calcium 25%
Iron 4%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

See Outdoor Herbivore’s backpacking meals and products containing lentils.

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