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Egyptian Lentils

A home-style Egyptian Lentils made with Regular Rice, Tomato Sauce, Vinegar, and Oil. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup
• 1 1/2 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 3 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Place lentils in a saucepan and cover by 1".

2. 2

   Turn heat to high, bring to a boil, turn down heat to simmer, and cook covered for 35 minutes or until tender.

3. 3

   Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   Bring 3 cups of water to a boil, add rice turn down to simmer for 20 minutes and fluff up rice with a fork and add to lentils.

6. 6

   Boil 2 quarts of water, add elbow macaroni and cook until tender.

7. 7

   Add to lentils..

8. 8

   In a small skillet add 1 tbl of oil and saute finely chopped peppers for 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Add the tomato sauce, 1/2 cup of water, and the vinegar, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    In another skillet heat 2 tbls oil, add onions and saute until brown around the edges.

11. 11

    Garnish lentil mixture with the onions and pour the tomato sauce over all.

12. 12

    Serve immediately.