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Egyptian Koshari

  • 52 min
  • β‰ˆ €1.99
  • 2 servings
  • Easy

brown lentils, white rice, and egg-free pasta: a straightforward vegan combination for an everyday dinner.

Calories850 kcal
Protein33 g
Fat15.6 g
Carbs
Fiber
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Estimates per serving for 2 people. Check labels if you have allergies. BundeslebensmittelschlΓΌssel (BLS) 4.0. Calculation and sources.

Allergens

  • gluten
  • celery

Equipment

  • stove

Prepare

1

Slice the onion into thin half-moons

Slice the onion into thin half-moons, chop the garlic and squeeze the lemon.

Cook

2

Heat the oil over medium heat

Heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the onion for 12–14 minutes until deep golden and crisp, stirring often, then drain on kitchen paper.

3

Simmer the lentils in tap water for 12 minutes

Simmer the lentils in tap water for 12 minutes. Add the rice, stock powder and another tap water; cover and cook gently for 12 minutes, then rest for 5 minutes.

4

Cook the pasta

Cook the pasta in the remaining tap water for 8–10 minutes until al dente, then drain well.

5

Stir the garlic in the onion oil for 30 seconds

Stir the garlic in the onion oil for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, cumin and paprika and simmer uncovered for 10–12 minutes until thick.

Finish

6

Divide the lentil rice between the serving bowls

Divide the lentil rice between the serving bowls, add the pasta, spoon over the tomato sauce and finish with the crisp onions. Drizzle with lemon juice.

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