Lentils and Rice (Koshary) (Egypt) Recipe

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Lentils and Rice (Koshary) (Egypt)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in pan, add onion and fry for 3 minutes.
  2. Add lentils, water, pepper and cumin.
  3. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
  4. Add rice and salt and continue to boil.
  5. Then reduce heat to low, cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 106.12 Kcal (444 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.01g 3%
Sodium 149.23mg 6%
Potassium 251.43mg 5%
Total Carbs 15.71g 5%
Sugars 1.03g 4%
Dietary Fiber 7.74g 31%
Protein 6.4g 13%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 26.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.33 Kcal (345 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.56g 3%
Sodium 115.79mg 6%
Potassium 195.08mg 5%
Total Carbs 12.19g 5%
Sugars 0.8g 4%
Dietary Fiber 6.01g 31%
Protein 4.96g 13%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 11%
Calcium 20.6mg 3%

* 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

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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