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.
Original recipe makes 4 servings
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
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PREP
15 mins
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COOK
45 mins
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READY IN
1 hr
Directions
- Combine the lentils and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes. Add the rice to the lentils, and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
- Fill a separate saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned. Pour in the tomatoes and season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium heat for 10 to 20 minutes.
- In a large serving dish, stir together the lentils, rice and macaroni. Mix in the tomato sauce until evenly coated.
Nutrition
Calories: 469 kcal
Carbohydrates: 80.7 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 7.9 g
Fiber: 14.6 g
Protein: 17.1 g
Sodium: 187 mg
