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Madardara (Mujaddara) — Southern Lebanese Rice & Lentils

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Mujaddara with Bulgur and Lentils (Mhmara)
Rice and grains
75 minMedium

Mujaddara with Bulgur and Lentils (Mhmara)

A distinctive bulgur-and-lentil mujaddara — topped here with a little crispy fried onion. This mujaddara is a pride of southern Lebanon.

Rice Mujadara (Madardara)
Rice and grains
75 minMedium

Rice Mujadara (Madardara)

Mujadara with rice uses rice instead of bulgur in the traditional mujaddara. Serve Mujadara with a green salad and yogurt for a complete meal.

Rice with Vegetables, Saffron, and Chicken
Rice and grains
40 minMedium

Rice with Vegetables, Saffron, and Chicken

Rice with vegetables and saffron, topped with chicken breasts in a homemade recipe that is simply irresistible! Chicken breasts cook quickly, which makes this dish very practical as well as hearty.

Rice with Chicken, Vegetables and Pineapple
Rice and grains
60 minMedium

Rice with Chicken, Vegetables and Pineapple

Rice with chicken and vegetables with pineapple — a very special recipe. Don't miss it. You'll love the bright pineapple flavor with the rice, and the tandoori spice ties everything together.

Mujadara (Lentils and Rice)
Rice and grains
65 minMedium

Mujadara (Lentils and Rice)

Mujadara differs from red mujaddara by using large lentils and, in this version, rice replaces bulgur. Feel free to increase fried onions to taste.

Rice with Vegetables and Chicken
Rice and grains
75 minMedium

Rice with Vegetables and Chicken

Rice with vegetables and browned chicken pieces — a practical family-friendly recipe for all ages. Garnished with nuts and served with salads and yogurt.

Rice Pudding with Vanilla and Sahlab
Rice and grains
85 minMedium

Rice Pudding with Vanilla and Sahlab

Rice pudding flavored with vanilla and sahlab — a distinctive dessert blending complementary flavors. A comforting recipe suitable for children and the whole family.

Rice Tabbouleh with Chicken
Rice and grains
95 minMedium

Rice Tabbouleh with Chicken

Rice with chicken and minced meat, or “tatbiqa,” is one of the recipes the whole family tends to agree on! You can also substitute the meat with chicken.

Rice Mold with Minced Meat, or Ozi
Rice and grains
45 minMedium

Rice Mold with Minced Meat, or Ozi

A rice and minced meat mold with carrots and peas... a wonderful, budget-friendly recipe! We eat with our eyes before our mouths sometimes, so turn traditional dishes into artistic plates that whet the appetite. Just like this recipe :)

Red Mujaddara (Red Lentils & Bulgur)
Mains
55 minMedium

Red Mujaddara (Red Lentils & Bulgur)

Red Mujaddara — a traditional Southern Lebanese dish made with small red lentils and coarse bulgur. Fry the onions until brown to achieve the characteristic color and flavor.

Rice with Vegetables and Meat
Rice and grains
60 minMedium

Rice with Vegetables and Meat

A luxurious, complete dish with rice, meat, and vegetables. But all that richness does not mean this is a difficult recipe or that its ingredients are hard to find! Rice with meat and vegetables is one of the easiest recipes and is especially suitable for families, particularly large families.

Rice with Roasted Paprika Chicken
Rice and grains
60 minMedium

Rice with Roasted Paprika Chicken

If you'd like to make rice with chicken today, we have the perfect recipe for you: rice with oven-roasted chicken!

Madradara (Rice and Lentils)
Rice and grains
65 minMedium

Madradara (Rice and Lentils)

Madradara — a smart choice for a quick, nourishing meal. This rice-and-lentil dish is delicious with yogurt, salads and pickles.

How to Make Rice Halva
Rice and grains
65 minMedium

How to Make Rice Halva

Rice halva is a delicious, easy dessert that uses few ingredients and can be prepared anytime.

Rice with Peas and Meatballs
Rice and grains
75 minMedium

Rice with Peas and Meatballs

Pea rice with meatballs — a very easy and practical recipe. Busy cooks will love it and kids will enjoy it too.

Rice Kibbeh Recipe
Rice and grains
75 minMedium

Rice Kibbeh Recipe

There are many kinds of kibbeh—meat, potato, and even rice. Yes—discover this delicious and easy Rice Kibbeh.

Rice and Lamb Mansaf with Vegetables
Rice and grains
80 minMedium

Rice and Lamb Mansaf with Vegetables

Mansaf is always the first choice when hosting guests for a meal. This rich dish has become a must at any feast... Here is Rice and Lamb Mansaf with Vegetables that will make you proud!

Rice with Peas and Ground Beef
Rice and grains
85 minMedium

Rice with Peas and Ground Beef

An easy, delicious rice dish with peas and ground beef — great alongside many mains or served on its own with yogurt and salad. Family-friendly.