Egyptian Koshari
Layers of rice, lentils and pasta topped with spiced tomato sauce and crisp fried onions, Egypt's national street dish.
✍️ Veg.Pub EditorialPublished 2026-05-15👁 55 views
Calories
450
kcal
Servings
4
Prep time
50
min
Diet
vegan
🧺 Ingredients
- Long-grain rice150g
- Brown lentils120g
- Macaroni100g
- Cooked chickpeas100g
- Onions3
- Tomatoes4 · Swap: 400g passata
- Garlic3 cloves
- White vinegar2 tbsp
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Chili powder1/2 tsp · Swap: omit
- Olive oil4 tbsp
- Saltto taste
👩🍳 Steps
- 1Cook the lentils until tender, cook the rice, and boil the macaroni; keep each aside.
- 2Slice the onions and fry in oil until deep brown and crisp; drain.
- 3In the onion oil, saute garlic and tomato, then add vinegar, cumin and salt for a thick sauce.
- 4Layer rice, lentils, macaroni and chickpeas in a bowl.
- 5Ladle over the hot tomato sauce and crown with the crisp fried onions.
📊 Nutrition
| Protein | 15g |
| Iron | 5mg |
| Calcium | 70mg |
| Fiber | 10g |
Introduction
Koshari is Egypt's national dish, a stack of rice, lentils, macaroni and chickpeas doused in tangy tomato sauce and crisp onions, adored on every street corner.
Wellness Benefits
- Lentils and chickpeas with grains form a complementary grain-and-legume pairing that strengthens the spleen and completes the protein.
- Tomato whets the appetite while cumin and onion warm the middle and move qi, for one warming, filling bowl.
Nutrition Highlights
- Carbs, plant protein and fiber all in one, packed with energy.
- Rich in iron and B vitamins, great after heavy exertion.
Tips
- Cook each component separately then assemble for distinct textures.
- Fry the onions to deep brown for real crunch; they are the soul topping.
Author: Veg.Pub Editorial
Source: 改编自各国传统素食 · License: 原创改编
