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Koushary

Koushary recipe

Koushary is a popular Egyptian street food dish that originated in the 19th century. It was traditionally eaten by workers as a nutritious and filling meal.

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: 11.

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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
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
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 1 cup Lentils
  • 1 cup Pasta
  • 1 cup Chickpeas
  • 1 large Onion
  • 2 clove Garlic
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 4 cup Water
Instructions
  1. In a large pot, cook the rice, lentils, and pasta separately according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a separate pot, cook the chickpeas until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown.
  4. Add the tomato sauce, cumin, and salt to the frying pan. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. In a serving dish, layer the rice, lentils, pasta, and chickpeas. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the top.
  6. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 400kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 70g24%
Sugars 5g
Protein 12g24%

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