Ingredients
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2
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1/2
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3
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1 1/2
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3
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1/2
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1/4
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1 3/4
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2/3
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3/4
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2
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1/2
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3
Directions
Lentils With Wild Rice & Crispy Onions (Koshari), This is a delicious, satisfying, and healthy take on a traditional Middle Eastern/Egyptian dish from The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook Great as a side dish or a vegetarian/vegan main Recipe makes 10 side dish servings and about 6 main dish servings , I’ve made this a couple times and absolutely love it It’s a bit of work but completely worth the effort The combination of flavors are warming and wonderful Thanks for a keeper!
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Steps
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1
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To Make the Tomato Sauce, in a Nonaluminum Saucepan, Heat the Olive Oil Over Medium Heat. Add the Onion and Saute Until Soft and Lightly Golden, About 6 Minutes. Add the Garlic and Saute For 1 Minute Longer; Don't Let the Garlic Brown. Stir in the Tomato Sauce, Vinegar, Red Pepper Flakes and Salt. When the Mixture Just Begins to Bubble, Reduce the Heat to Low and Simmer For 5 Minutes. Remove from the Heat and Set Aside. |
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in a Saucepan, Bring the Water to a Boil. Add the Wild Rice and 1/4 Teaspoon of the Salt. Reduce the Heat to Low, Cover and Simmer Until the Water Is Absorbed and the Rice Is Tender, About 45 Minutes. |
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3
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in a Saucepan, Heat 1 Tablespoon of the Olive Oil Over Medium Heat. Add the Chopped Onion and Saute Until Soft and Lightly Golden, About 6 Minutes. Add the Garlic, Cumin and Cinnamon and Saute For 1 Minute Longer; Don't Let the Garlic Brown. Add the Stock, Lentils and the Remaining 1/2 Teaspoon Salt and Bring to a Boil Over High Heat. Reduce the Heat to Low, Cover Partially and Simmer Until the Lentils Are Tender but Still Firm, About 30 Minutes. |
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4
Done
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While the Rice and Lentils Are Cooking, Heat the Remaining 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil in a Nonstick Frying Pan Over Medium Heat. Add the Sliced Onion and Saute Until Brown and Crispy, About 30 Minutes. |
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5
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to Serve, Reheat the Tomato Sauce Gently Over Medium Heat. on a Serving Platter, Spread the Lentils in a Layer; Top With a Layer of the Rice. Pour the Tomato Sauce Over the Rice and Top With the Onion Rings. Garnish With the Cilantro. |
