Dinner

Kushery (Egyptian-style Lentils and Rice) is for Dinner.

Kushery (Egyptian-style Lentils and Rice) takes several minutes to prepare.

Kushery (Egyptian-style Lentils and Rice) takes several minutes to cook.

Kushery (Egyptian-style Lentils and Rice) makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Kushery (Egyptian-style Lentils and Rice) are:

2 T. olive oil, divided
2 large onions, sliced into 1/4-inch wide rings
1-1/4 c. lentils, picked over and rinsed (use any variety you like--I prefer green or red for this dish)
4 c. hot water or veggie stock, divided
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1-1/2 c. long grain rice
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 c. canned diced tomatoes (use fresh in season if you like)
3/4 c. tomato paste
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1 T. sugar (use less if your tomato paste is sweeter)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)

Here is how you make Kushery (Egyptian-style Lentils and Rice):

Heat 1 T. olive oil in 3-1/2 qt. or larger dutch oven over low heat. Add onion rings and cook, stirring occasionally, till caramelized, about 20 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Add remaining olive oil to dutch oven. Stir in lentils and cook, stirring frequently, till brown spots begin to appear, about 5 minutes. Carefully add 3 cups hot water or stock to lentils and stir to prevent clumping. (If your pan has gotten too hot while browning the lentils, a good deal of steam will come off when you add the liquid. If this happens, add about 1/4 c. more liquid.) Add 1 tsp. salt and black pepper to lentils and cook, uncovered over medium heat, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add rice and remaining 1 cup hot water or stock to lentils and stir till well mixed. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook, covered, for 25 minutes (do not disturb the rice/lentils during this time). While lentils and rice cook, make the sauce. Combine bell pepper, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cumin, salt, sugar, and cayenne in 2 qt. saucepan. Stir till well combined. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes, till lentils and rice are done. Check lentil mixture after 25 minutes--all liquid should be absorbed and rice should be al dente. If done, remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and then let sit, covered for a few minutes. To serve, place lentil mixture in a bowl, top with sauce and sprinkle with caramelized onions. Makes 6 servings. Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DAMIENDUCKS.

The nutritional information for Kushery (Egyptian-style Lentils and Rice) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 237.2

• Total Fat: 5.2 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 1,496.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 40.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.4 g
• Protein: 8.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Kushery (Egyptian-style Lentils and Rice) is Vegetarian