Recipe - Susan Feniger's Egyptian Street Food - Hallmark Channel

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and still provide protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat pasta is healthier while elbow macaroni is often cheaper.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are cost-effective and can be used to make sauce.

Cook rice in boiling salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Rinse lentils and boil in water until soft, around 20-25 minutes.

Cook macaroni in boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Fry sliced onions in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Prepare tomato sauce by simmering crushed tomatoes with garlic, cumin, and vinegar for 15 minutes.

Combine cooked rice, lentils, and macaroni in a large pot.

Layer chickpeas on top of the rice mixture.

Pour the tomato sauce over the entire dish.

Garnish with fried onions and a drizzle of olive oil.

Serve with lemon juice and additional vinegar on the side.

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