Egyptian Koshari Bowl with Tomato Vinegar Sauce and Crispy Onions
This simmered dish pairs onion with white vinegar, brown lentils and white rice. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
Make the sauce: simmer crushed tomatoes with garlic, cumin, vinegar, salt, and black pepper for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
olive oilonion (thinly sliced)salt
Fry the sliced onion in olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat until deep golden and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes; drain on paper towel and salt lightly.
brown lentils (dry)white rice (dry)small pasta (ditalini or elbowsonion (thinly sliced)crushed tomatoes
Assemble: layer rice, lentils, and pasta in a bowl, spoon over tomato sauce, and top with crispy onions.
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