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Egyptian Koshari
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Egyptian Koshari

10 ingredients 15 min + 45 min 4 servings openrecipes
Egyptian Koshari

"Lentils, rice and pasta are cooked and then served in a spicy tomato sauce. This is a typical Egyptian dish that is very good and cheap over here! Puree the sauce in a food processor if you like a smoother texture."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

524
Calories
16g
Protein
15g
Fat
84g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 11 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lentil 1/2 cup cooked (99g) 115
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Macaroni not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup brown lentils
  • 4 cups water
  • 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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