Koshari - Lentils and Rice with Tomato Sauce

Name: Koshari - Lentils and Rice with Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 1 cup lentils; 1 cup white rice; 1 cup uncooked macaroni; 1 large onion; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 2.5 cup tomato sauce; 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Lentils, white rice and macaroni come together in this Egyptian side dish, simmered on the stove.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Place lentils in saucepan with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer on low for 30 minutes, or until tender. Add rice to the lentils and cook for another 20 minutes or so, until rice is tender.
2
Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions to an al dente stage. Combine lentils, rice and macaroni in large pot.
3
Saute onions and garlic in pan in olive oil until browned. Add tomato sauce to onions and garlic and heat until bubbling. Remove from heat.
4
Place a serving of lentil mixture on a plate and cover with sauce. Sprinkle red pepper on top and serve.