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Mujadara — Lentils, Rice and Onions
Lentils and rice cooked together under a thick layer of deeply caramelised onions — Levantine comfort food…
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Koshari — Egyptian Lentils, Rice and Pasta
Egypt's national street dish: rice, lentils and pasta layered with spiced tomato sauce, garlic vinegar and crisp fried onions.
Prep30 minutesCook1 hourServes6 people
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