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Egyptian Koshari

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

Main ingredients: brown lentils, white rice, egg-free pasta, and onion. Allow about 52 minutes for 2 servings.

Calories850 kcal
Protein33 g
Fat15.6 g
Carbs
Fiber
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Estimates per serving, whatever the number of servings. 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

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

Simmer the lentils in 1/3 of the listed tap water for 12 minutes.

4

Add the rice

Add the rice, stock powder and another 1/6 of the listed tap water; cover and cook gently for 12 minutes, then rest for 5 minutes.

5

Cook the pasta

Cook the pasta in the remaining 1/2 of the listed tap water for 8–10 minutes until al dente, then drain well.

6

Stir the garlic in the onion oil

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

7

Divide the lentil rice

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.

Recipe from VegPlan Β· https://vegplan.app/recipes/egyptian-koshari

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