Kusherie (Egyptian Rice and Lentils) Recipe

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Kusherie (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)
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Directions:

  1. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, brown lentils in 2 Tbsp oil, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  2. Add the 3 cups boiling stock and the salt and pepper.
  3. Cook uncovered 10 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Stir in the rice and 1 cup stock.
  5. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes without stirring.
  6. Meanwhile make sauce: Heat all the sauce ingredients together in a medium saucepan.
  7. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.
  8. To make browned onions, heat oil in a small skillet.
  9. Saute onions and garlic over medium heat till browned.
  10. To serve, put rice lentil mixture on a platter, pour tomato sauce over and top with browned onions.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 361.07 Kcal (1512 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.55g 12%
Sodium 472.05mg 20%
Potassium 890.47mg 19%
Total Carbs 61.49g 20%
Sugars 10.27g 41%
Dietary Fiber 11.97g 48%
Protein 13.02g 26%
Vitamin C 38.5mg 64%
Iron 4.8mg 27%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 96.56 Kcal (404 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.02g 12%
Sodium 126.24mg 20%
Potassium 238.13mg 19%
Total Carbs 16.44g 20%
Sugars 2.75g 41%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g 48%
Protein 3.48g 26%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 64%
Iron 1.3mg 27%
Calcium 18.4mg 7%

* 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

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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