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Adas Polow (Persian Rice and Lentils)
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Adas Polow (Persian Rice and Lentils)

12 ingredients 20 min + 1 hr 15 min 8 servings openrecipes
Adas Polow (Persian Rice and Lentils)

"It is an Iranian food."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

612
Calories
16g
Protein
15g
Fat
109g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 9 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Dates 1 date (24g) medjool 66
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Saffron not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked white rice
  • 4 cups water, or as needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water, or more as needed
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups dry lentils, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron
  • 1/3 cup hot water
  • 3/4 cup pitted, chopped dates
  • 3/4 cup raisins

Directions

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