Egyptian Koshari Recipe

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Egyptian Koshari
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Directions:

  1. For Lentils and Rice, heat oil in large pot over medium, add onion and cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in salt, cumin and pepper and cook 1 minute.
  3. Add lentils and 2-1/2 cups water.
  4. Raise heat to high; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-high. Boil until lentils are three quarters cooked, about 15 minutes.
  5. Add rice and remaining 3 cups water and bring to boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 13 minutes or until rice is just cooked. (Don't overcook.).
  7. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  8. Uncover; fluff with fork. (Makes about 9 cups.).
  9. Meanwhile, for Tomato Sauce, in medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, water, oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt, chili and pepperand bring to boil over high heat.
  10. Cook, stirring and reducing heat as needed, until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 to 15 minutes. (Makes about 3 cups.).
  11. Meanwhile, heat large pot of salted water over high and add macaroni. Cook until al dente as per package instructions. Drain.
  12. To assemble, place portion of rice and lentils on plate.
  13. Top with portion of macaroni, then portion of tomato sauce.
  14. Garnish with onions. (Loosely, the dish should be 2/3 rice and lentils to 1/3 macaroni with a small amount of sauce and onions.).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 370.66 Kcal (1552 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.8g 12%
Sodium 395.27mg 16%
Potassium 261.03mg 6%
Total Carbs 63.32g 21%
Sugars 1.47g 6%
Dietary Fiber 7.03g 28%
Protein 11.31g 23%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 4mg 22%
Calcium 37.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 151.78 Kcal (635 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.19g 12%
Sodium 161.86mg 16%
Potassium 106.89mg 6%
Total Carbs 25.93g 21%
Sugars 0.6g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.88g 28%
Protein 4.63g 23%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 22%
Calcium 15.4mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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