Kosheri - Ethiopian Lentils
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 230.1
- Total Fat: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 868.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 39.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.6 g
- Protein: 9.2 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Kosheri - Ethiopian Lentils calories by ingredient
Introduction
This is an Ethiopian recipe that I've modified to make less starchy. It is somewhat acidic, but has a nice flavor. It is easy to make, although somewhat time intensive. This is an Ethiopian recipe that I've modified to make less starchy. It is somewhat acidic, but has a nice flavor. It is easy to make, although somewhat time intensive.Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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2 cups uncooked brown rice
1 lb lentils (red or brown)
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 Tbsp crushed garlic
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1 medium onion, chopped
Directions
Cook the rice.
Rinse lentils and put them in a pot, covering with water and bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat until almost all of the water is absorbed and the lentils are well-cooked.
To make the sauce, saute garlic in 1 Tbsp oil until golden. Add tomato sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Add water and vinegar. Boil.
Remove from heat and add salt.
Slice the onion in thin, small pieces and saute until brown.
In a casserole dish or bowl, arrange as a layer of lentils, rice, then lentils and rice. Sprinkle onions and sauce on top before serving.
Yield - 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MICHELLE_391.
Rinse lentils and put them in a pot, covering with water and bring to a boil. Simmer on low heat until almost all of the water is absorbed and the lentils are well-cooked.
To make the sauce, saute garlic in 1 Tbsp oil until golden. Add tomato sauce and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Add water and vinegar. Boil.
Remove from heat and add salt.
Slice the onion in thin, small pieces and saute until brown.
In a casserole dish or bowl, arrange as a layer of lentils, rice, then lentils and rice. Sprinkle onions and sauce on top before serving.
Yield - 6
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MICHELLE_391.