Koshari

Koshari is considered the national dish of Egypt and has been a popular street food since the 19th century.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Koshari

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Egyptian Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Rice
• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 cup Pasta
• 1 cup Chickpeas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 2 tablespoon Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. Cook the rice, lentils, and pasta separately according to their package instructions.
2. In a pan, heat vegetable oil and fry the chopped onion until golden brown. Remove half of the fried onions and set aside for garnish.
3. Add garlic to the pan and sauté for a minute.
4. Add tomato sauce, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Drain the cooked rice, lentils, and pasta and add them to the pan. Mix well.
6. Add vinegar and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Serve the koshari hot, topped with the reserved fried onions.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 65g22%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.