Egyptian Koshari

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup brown lentils
• 4 cups water
• 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• combine the lentils and water in a large saucepan. bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes. add the rice to the lentils, and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
• fill a separate saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. add the macaroni and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. drain.
• meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned. pour in the tomatoes and season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. simmer over medium heat for 10 to 20 minutes.
• in a large serving dish, stir together the lentils, rice and macaroni. mix in the tomato sauce until evenly coated.