Kosheri: Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice
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Cuisine: Middle Eastern
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Serves: 4 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 3 c cooked green lentils (Trader Joe's has them in the fresh section)
  • 1 c uncooked basmati rice
  • 3 T butter
  • 6 oz fresh rice noodles/vermicelli noodles, cut into 1½ pieces
  • 1⅔ c chicken broth
  • ½ t grated nutmeg
  • 1½ t cinnamon
  • 1½ t salt
  • ½ t pepper
  • 4 T olive oil
  • 2 large white or yellow onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
  1. Wash and drain rice-- set aside.
  2. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. When hot, add the onion and cook, stirring constantly, until onions are brown and soft-- 20-30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the rice noodles and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
  4. Add the rice and stir until coated in the butter.
  5. Add the stock, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and lower the heat to a simmer for 12 minutes.
  6. Turn off the heat and wrap the lid with a dishtowel, then place back on the pan. Leave for 5 minutes.
  7. Gently break up the rice with a fork, stir in the lentils and most of the onions.
  8. Pile high on a serving platter and garnish with the remaining onions. Enjoy!
Recipe by Food Final Frontier at https://foodfinalfrontier.com/kosheri/