Egyptian Koshari Bowl – Lentils.org

Egyptian Koshari Bowl

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May 14, 2019

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Koshari is Egypt's national dish and a widely popular street food. Once you taste it, you'll know why! Rice, lentils, and macaroni provide plenty of interest and a diverse range of flavour and texture.

  • Prep: 20 Minutes
  • Cook: 30 Minutes

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  • Yields: 10
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Directions

  1. In a small sauté pan, add oil and garlic and shallow fry until crispy.
  2. Combine fried garlic with warm roasted lentils and 2 tsp (10 mL) of Baharat. Toss well to coat. Reserve.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine rice, lentils, and macaroni with arrabiata sauce. Add remaining Baharat, pepper, and chili powder and toss well to coat evenly.
  4. In a separate mixing bowl, combine zucchini, pomegranate, and green onions and toss lightly to mix but be sure not to break the pomegranate.
  5. To serve, plate the sauced lentil blend, top generously with vegetable mix, and garnish with crispy lentil mix. Enjoy warm.

*To oven roast split lentils:
Soak in water for 1 hour, drain, and pour out evenly on a cookie sheet. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, tossing every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

1 cup (250 mL) garlic, thinly sliced

2 cups (500 mL) split red lentils, oven roasted*

3 Tbsp + 2 tsp (55 mL) Baharat spice blend

2 ½ cups (625 mL) brown rice, cooked

5 cups (1.25 L) whole red lentils, cooked

2 ½ cups (625 mL) whole wheat macaroni, cooked

5 cups (1.25 L) arrabiata pasta sauce

2 tsp (10 mL) black pepper

1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder

6 cups (1.5 L) zucchini, small dice

1 cup (250 mL) pomegranate arils

3 cups (750 mL) green onions, thinly sliced

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size2 cups (500 mL)
Calories460
Sodium730 mg
Potassium818 mg
Protein18 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar12 g
Total Fat8 g
Saturated Fat0.5 g
Total Carbohydrates70 g
Dietary Fiber6 g