Egyptian Koshari

Egyptian Koshari

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African · 55 min · Beans · vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free

557 cal 20g protein 90g carbs 13g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 6 servings
  • 1/4 cup brown lentils
  • 1/4 cup long-grain rice
  • 1/4 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 can canned chickpeas
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 3/4 cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 tbsp white vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Simmer lentils in water 20 minutes until just tender, then add the rice and 1.5 cups water and steam covered 15 minutes.
  2. Boil the macaroni separately until al dente, drain, and warm the chickpeas.
  3. Fry thinly sliced onions in oil over medium-high, stirring often, 15 minutes until deep brown and crisp; drain on paper towel.
  4. For the sauce, cook garlic in a little of the onion oil, add crushed tomatoes, cumin, and vinegar, and simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Layer rice-lentils, macaroni, and chickpeas in bowls.
  6. Top with the tomato sauce and a generous crown of crispy onions.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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