Mekluba

Prep: 20 min Cook: 70 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Mekluba is a flavorful Middle Eastern layered rice dish with tender meat and aromatic spices, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. meat or lamb
  • 1 lb. chicken pieces
  • 1 medium cauliflower
  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 2 medium onions
  • 4 carrots
  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 1 large tomato
  • 2 c. long grain rice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. sage
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c. oil

Instructions

  1. Saute onions in 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil until transparent. Remove onions and set aside.
  2. Place meat or poultry in the reserved oil.
  3. Saute until lightly brown, then add water to cover.
  4. Bring to a boil and skim off foam.
  5. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and bay leaf.
  6. Simmer for 1 hour.
  7. Add the sautéed onions to the meat mixture.
  8. Reserve the stock for later use.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1018 kcal 51% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 24.8g 50% DV
Total Fat 46.5g 60% DV
Carbs 148g 54% DV
Fiber 33.2g 100% DV
Sugar 24.4g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10074.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 2517.8mg 54% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 967.3mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 50.2mg 56% DV
Calcium 624.8mg 48% DV
Iron 20.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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