Koshari Recipe

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  1. To prepare sauce, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion to pan, and cook for 15 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, peppers, and tomatoes; cook 10 minutes or until slightly thick. Transfer tomato mixture to a food processor; process 1 minute or until smooth. Keep warm. Wipe skillet dry with paper towels.
  2. To prepare koshari, heat 3 tablespoons oil in pan over medium heat. Add sliced onion; cook 15 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove onion with a slotted spoon to several layers of paper towels; set aside. Return pan to medium heat. Add vermicelli; sauté 2 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Set aside.
  3. Combine 5 cups water and lentils in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat; add vermicelli, stirring well to combine. Wrap a clean kitchen towel around lid, and cover lentil mixture; let stand for 10 minutes or until vermicelli is tender. Add rice and 1 teaspoon salt to lentil mixture; fluff with a fork. Serve immediately with sauce and onions.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 297.21 Kcal (1244 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.33g 13%
Sodium 447.52mg 19%
Potassium 430.73mg 9%
Total Carbs 45.78g 15%
Sugars 4.85g 19%
Dietary Fiber 12.27g 49%
Protein 10.44g 21%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 12%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 61.5mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 90.49 Kcal (379 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.54g 13%
Sodium 136.25mg 19%
Potassium 131.13mg 9%
Total Carbs 13.94g 15%
Sugars 1.48g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3.74g 49%
Protein 3.18g 21%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 12%
Iron 0.8mg 15%
Calcium 18.7mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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