Egyptian Koshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, and Tomato Sauce)
Egyptian Koshari layers tender lentils and fluffy rice with small pasta, all topped in a bright, garlicky tomato sauce and tangy marinated chickpeas. The mix of warm spices, vinegar-kissed chickpeas, and crispy fried onions creates bold contrast in every bite. Serve it hot for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a hearty meatless main for gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Egyptian Koshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, and Tomato Sauce), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the chickpeas, vinegar, coriander, cayenne pepper, and cumin in a resealable bag or a container with a tight lid. Refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the dish, shaking occasionally.
- 2
Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the pasta until cooked through yet slightly firm, about 8 minutes; drain and set aside.
- 3
Combine the rice with enough cold water to cover and let it soak for 20 minutes. Drain.
- 4
Meanwhile, combine the lentils with enough water to cover in a pot; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat; cook and stir the onion and garlic in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 6
Add the crushed tomatoes; season with salt and pepper, reduce the heat to medium-low, and keep at a simmer while you prepare the rest of the dish.
- 7
Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat; add the rice, increase the heat to high, and fry for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 8
Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper; reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 9
Mix the rice and lentils together on a large serving platter. Spread the cooked pasta over the rice and lentil mixture. Serve with the marinated chickpeas, tomato sauce, and French-fried onions.
- Calories 395.76 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 11.54 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 70.83 g 26%
- Total Fat 8.77 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.34 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.4 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 317.75 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 7.83 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 4.03 g --
- Added Sugars 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 40.84 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.06 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 383.1 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 6.74 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 10.6 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Egyptian Koshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, and Tomato Sauce) is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, and Crushed Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 395.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Egyptian Koshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, and Tomato Sauce) made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Stock, Crushed Tomatoes, Ditalini Pasta. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Egyptian Koshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, and Tomato Sauce)?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 395.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Egyptian Koshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, and Tomato Sauce) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Egyptian Koshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, and Tomato Sauce) healthy?
- Egyptian Koshari (Rice, Lentils, Pasta, and Tomato Sauce) has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 395.76 calories and 11.54 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 317.75 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.34 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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