Kushari (Lentil Stew with carmelized onions and spicy tomato sauce)

For Lentil Stew:

3 c low sodium chicken broth
1 c lentils
1/2 c quinoa
1 oz whole wheat spaghetti broken into 1 1/2 inch peices
1 small onion sliced

For Spicy Tomato Sauce:

1 t olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 t sea salt
2 cups crushed tomatoes
1/2 t red bell pepepr crushed
3 T red wine vinegar
1/2 t cumin
1/4 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.