lizzy's koushari

Name: Lizzy's Koushari
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) brown lentils; 1 cup(s) macaroni, elbow; 1 - onion, sliced; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne; 1 - bay leaf; - salt and pepper to taste; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 3/4 cup(s) brown rice; 1/2 cup(s) tomato paste; 1 tablespoon(s) cider vinegar; 3 cup(s) vegetable broth

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Karen Feinen

Rochester, NY

Updated on Oct 26, 2013

Another recipe from my good friend Lizzy. This is her interpretation of Koushari, an Egyptian dish of rice, lentils, and macaroni with a spicy tomato sauce.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup brown lentils
1 cup macaroni, elbow
1 - onion, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 - bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup brown rice
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3 cups vegetable broth

How To Make lizzy's koushari

Step 1

Rinse lentils. Soak, covered in hot water for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in bottom of large pot. Saute the onion in the olive oil until it begins to brown. Stir in the seasonings and garlic and continue cooking until fragrant. Add the brown rice, and saute until it begins to brown. Drain soaked lentils and add to rice mixture. Stir in the tomato paste, vinegar, and broth. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer, cover tightly, and cook until the rice and lentils are tender, about an hour.
Step 3

Cook macaroni in salted, boiling water until tender. Drain and top with lentil and rice mixture. Serve and enjoy!
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