Kushari (Lentil Stew with carmelized onions and spicy tomato sauce)
- Minutes to Prepare:
- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
For Lentil Stew:3 c low sodium chicken broth1 c lentils1/2 c quinoa1 oz whole wheat spaghetti broken into 1 1/2 inch peices1 small onion slicedFor Spicy Tomato Sauce:1 t olive oil3 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 t sea salt2 cups crushed tomatoes1/2 t red bell pepepr crushed3 T red wine vinegar1/2 t cumin1/4 t pepper
Lentil Stew: Heat stock and 3 cups of water in a saucepan over medium high ehat. Add lentils, lower heat and cover. After 25 minutes, add quinoa, and cook for additional 6 minutes. Then add spaghetti and cook for 6 to 8 minutes.
While lentils are cooking, heat oil in pan and add onions. cook for 20 minutes until onions begins to brown.
SPicy Tomato Sauce: Heat oil and add garlic and salt. Stir in tomatoes, pepper. Add vinegar, cumin adn pepper. Cook for 20 minutes.
Prepare shawarma if desired. Assemble by placing 1 cup lentil stew in a bowl with 1/4 c tomato sauce and 2 oz chilcken shawarma and 1 T onions.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALISONSLP.
While lentils are cooking, heat oil in pan and add onions. cook for 20 minutes until onions begins to brown.
SPicy Tomato Sauce: Heat oil and add garlic and salt. Stir in tomatoes, pepper. Add vinegar, cumin adn pepper. Cook for 20 minutes.
Prepare shawarma if desired. Assemble by placing 1 cup lentil stew in a bowl with 1/4 c tomato sauce and 2 oz chilcken shawarma and 1 T onions.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ALISONSLP.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 157.4
- Total Fat: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 587.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
- Protein: 9.1 g
Member Reviews