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Receta Egypt - Koshari (Vegetarian Rice, Lentil & Vermicelli Dish)
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Ingredientes
- Hot cooked Rice Long grain rice - 1¼cups
- Dried Lentils or Yellow Split Peas - 2/3 cup
- Vermicelli - ¼cup, broken into 1" pieces
- Onions - 2 large, thinly sliced
- For the Tomato Sauce:
- Onion - ½cup, finely chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, finely minced
- Crushed Red Pepper - ¼tsp
- Diced Tomatoes - 14.5oz can
- Salt & Pepper - to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 423g | |
| Calories 324 | |
| Calories from Fat 11 | 3% |
| Total Fat 1.33g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.28g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 283mg | 12% |
| Potassium 751mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 68.64g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.8g | 23% |
| Sugars 13.4g | 9% |
| Protein 11.25g | 18% |
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