Egyptian Koushari /Vegetarian Dish/ الكشري ي المصري

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and easy to use.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Rice noodles are often cheaper and gluten-free.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are budget-friendly and convenient.

Prepare the garlic mustard mixture by combining 4 tbsp of garlic, 2 tbsp of cumin, 1 tsp of salt, 4 tbsp of vinegar, and 1 cup of water.

Cook the rice, lentils, and vermicelli in 2 cups and 1/3 of water until done.

In a separate pot, boil the pasta (spaghetti) in 4 cups of water with 1 tbsp of oil and 1 tsp of salt until al dente.

Prepare the Koushati sauce by heating 1/4 cup of oil, adding 4 tbsp of the garlic mixture, 1 tbsp of vinegar, 680 grams of tomato sauce, 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of cumin, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, and 1 tsp of sugar. Simmer for flavors to meld.

Prepare the Daka sauce by mixing 2 tbsp of oil, 1 tbsp of paprika, 1/3 cup of tomato sauce, and 1/3 cup of garlic mixture.

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