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    Koshari
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    I like to think of this vegetarian dish as Egyptian-style chilli. I was first introduced to it during a trip to Egypt four years ago, where it was nearly...

    Koshari

    Recipe #39446

    Koshari

    By Sackville on September 4, 2002

    Recipe #39446

    "I like to think of this vegetarian dish as Egyptian-style chilli. I was first introduced to it during a trip to Egypt four years ago, where it was nearly all we ate for a week! It's served in "fast food" type restaurants, sold from carts by street vendors and made in the home. There can be many variations, but this is close to the one I grew..."

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    Ingredients: chopped tomatoes, brown lentils...

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

    Diana's Egyptian Lentils & Rice
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    Easy. Healthy. Vegan. Crockpot. Yummy. How can you *not* want to make this? Credit goes to "Diana in Wisconsin" of the Simple Living Discussion...

    Diana's Egyptian Lentils & Rice

    Recipe #96581

    Diana's Egyptian Lentils & Rice

    By Roosie on July 29, 2004

    Recipe #96581

    "Easy. Healthy. Vegan. Crockpot. Yummy. How can you *not* want to make this? Credit goes to "Diana in Wisconsin" of the Simple Living Discussion Forums. The amount of servings depends on whether you're making this as a main dish or a side."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, ground cumin...

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins

    Recipe #14306

    Moroccan Lentil Soup
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    This is a very special soup, great in the winter for taking the chill away.

    Moroccan Lentil Soup

    By Mirj on November 15, 2001

    Recipe #14306

    "This is a very special soup, great in the winter for taking the chill away."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, ground cardamom...

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins

    Ethiopian-style Lentils With Yams (or Sweet Potatoes)
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    This was adapted from a recipe on vegweb (http://vegweb.com/recipes/beans/3088.shtml), to incorporate more Ethiopian spices and use up a sweet potato I...

    Ethiopian-style Lentils With Yams (or Sweet Potatoes)

    Recipe #118932

    Ethiopian-style Lentils With Yams (or Sweet Potatoes)

    By catwolf on April 24, 2005

    Recipe #118932

    "This was adapted from a recipe on vegweb (http://vegweb.com/recipes/beans/3088.shtml), to incorporate more Ethiopian spices and use up a sweet potato I had on hand. It doesn't quite achieve the heights of my favorite Ethiopian restaurant, but it's quick, hearty and pretty tasty. Braver souls can substitute cayenne for some of the paprika"

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    Ingredients: ground allspice, ground fenugreek...

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Wonderful Slow Cooker Lentils
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    What a great dish for the cooler months ahead. Source: The Best of Jenny's Kitchen by Jennifer Raymond (June 1982.)

    Wonderful Slow Cooker Lentils

    Recipe #100062

    Wonderful Slow Cooker Lentils

    By PaulaG on September 17, 2004

    Recipe #100062

    "What a great dish for the cooler months ahead. Source: The Best of Jenny's Kitchen by Jennifer Raymond (June 1982.)"

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    Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, diced tomatoes...

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins

    Moroccan Lentil Soup
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    This is a delicious, healthy, colorful soup. From Fields Of Greens by Annie Somerville. Freshly toasted and ground spices really make a difference here.

    Moroccan Lentil Soup

    Recipe #143198

    Moroccan Lentil Soup

    By Saguaro on October 30, 2005

    Recipe #143198

    "This is a delicious, healthy, colorful soup. From Fields Of Greens by Annie Somerville. Freshly toasted and ground spices really make a difference here."

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    Ingredients: cilantro, ground cumin...

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins

    True Moroccan Lentil Soup
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    This is one of my favorite lentil soups outside of one I had in Rome many years ago now. There are thousands of "Moroccan" Lentil Soup recipes...

    True Moroccan Lentil Soup

    Recipe #140633

    True Moroccan Lentil Soup

    By Hajar Elizabeth on October 10, 2005

    Recipe #140633

    "This is one of my favorite lentil soups outside of one I had in Rome many years ago now. There are thousands of "Moroccan" Lentil Soup recipes out there; especially on the internet where everyone is a "Moroccan Cook" simply by using the spices used in Morocco. That is not what Moroccan cooking is about. Yes, it is the spicing but..."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, brown lentils...

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs

    Turkish Lentil Salad (Adas Salatasi)
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    You can garnish as you desire with chopped tomatoes, olives, cucumbers or feta cheese. If your lemons are large, one will do.

    Turkish Lentil Salad (Adas Salatasi)

    Recipe #424271

    Turkish Lentil Salad (Adas Salatasi)

    By BakinBaby on May 10, 2010

    Recipe #424271

    "You can garnish as you desire with chopped tomatoes, olives, cucumbers or feta cheese. If your lemons are large, one will do."

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    Ingredients: cucumbers, cumin...

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 7 mins

    Lentils and Rice With Caramelized Onions
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    This can be served either warm or room temperature as an appetizer (good with toasted pita chips), or as a side to chicken. As suggested by some reviewers,...

    Lentils and Rice With Caramelized Onions

    Recipe #385515

    Lentils and Rice With Caramelized Onions

    By Mikekey on August 17, 2009

    Recipe #385515

    "This can be served either warm or room temperature as an appetizer (good with toasted pita chips), or as a side to chicken. As suggested by some reviewers, add cumin and allspice to taste, if desired!"

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    Ingredients: brown lentils, extra virgin olive oil...

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

    Lentil Soup
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    This nutritional soup recipe, which is typical of North Africa & the Middle East, was found on the internet & slightly tweaked.

    Lentil Soup

    Recipe #328053

    Lentil Soup

    By Sydney Mike on September 30, 2008

    Recipe #328053

    "This nutritional soup recipe, which is typical of North Africa & the Middle East, was found on the internet & slightly tweaked."

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    Ingredients: ground cumin, ground cardamom...

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins

    Recipe #14824

    Shurit Ads (Lentil & Garlic Soup)
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    Shurit Ads (Lentil & Garlic Soup)

    By LikeItLoveIt on November 25, 2001

    Recipe #14824

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    Ingredients: dry lentils, ground cumin...

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

    Golden Salmon on a Bed of Lentils
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    This Heart Healthy recipe of roasted seasoned salmon is served bedded on recipe #173826. Healthy and Good fats! Salmon is low in calories and saturated...

    Golden Salmon on a Bed of Lentils

    Recipe #262781

    Golden Salmon on a Bed of Lentils

    By Rita~ on October 31, 2007

    Recipe #262781

    "This Heart Healthy recipe of roasted seasoned salmon is served bedded on recipe #173826. Healthy and Good fats! Salmon is low in calories and saturated fat, yet high in protein, and a health-promoting fat, the omega-3 essential fatty acids. Lentils contribute to heart health lies not just in their fiber, but in the significant amounts of folate and..."

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    Ingredients: cayenne powder, cumin...

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

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