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Homemade Egyptian Koshari

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Homemade Egyptian Koshari is a comforting vegetarian dish made with rice, lentils, and macaroni in a savory tomato sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Egyptian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Rice Substitute with quinoa for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Lentils Green or brown lentils work best
  • 1 cup Macaroni Substitute with orzo for a twist
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce Choose homemade for fresh taste
  • 1 large Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander

Equipment

  • Pot
  • skillet
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse rice and lentils under cold water until clear.
  2. Chop onion and garlic.
  3. In a pot, boil 4 cups of water and add lentils. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  4. In a separate pot, combine rice with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
  5. In boiling salted water, cook macaroni for 7-9 minutes until al dente.
  6. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions until golden, then add garlic.
  7. Add tomato sauce, cumin, and coriander to skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Combine rice, lentils, macaroni. Pour sauce over and mix well.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or crispy onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 15gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Koshari dish is perfect for meal prep and can be frozen. Add greens or other vegetables for a nutrient boost.

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