1. Koshari (Egyptian Lentil & Pasta Bowl)
Ingredients: Lentils, rice, macaroni, chickpeas, onions, tomato sauce, garlic, vinegar
Instructions: Cook lentils, rice, and pasta separately. Warm chickpeas. Sauté garlic and mix with tomato sauce and a splash of vinegar. Fry thinly sliced onions until crispy. Assemble in layers.
Gourmet Twist: Top with crispy fried onions and a drizzle of spiced garlic vinegar sauce.
Dollar Tree Finds: Lentils, rice, pasta, canned chickpeas, tomato sauce, garlic, and onions
2. Ful Medames with Eggs & Pita
Ingredients: Fava beans, garlic, cumin, olive oil, boiled eggs, pita bread
Instructions: Warm fava beans with garlic, cumin, and olive oil. Lightly mash. Serve with boiled eggs and warm pita bread.
Gourmet Twist: Add diced tomatoes, parsley, and a dash of lemon for a fresh finish.
Dollar Tree Finds: Canned beans, garlic, eggs, pita bread, and olive oil
3. Egyptian Macarona Bechamel (Baked Pasta with Meat Sauce)
Ingredients: Pasta, ground beef or turkey, milk, flour, butter, tomato sauce
Instructions: Cook pasta. Sauté meat and tomato sauce. Make béchamel with milk, butter, and flour. Layer pasta, meat, and béchamel. Bake until golden.
Gourmet Twist: Sprinkle with nutmeg and parmesan (or grated cheddar) before baking.
Dollar Tree Finds: Pasta, milk, flour, butter, tomato sauce, and ground meat (if available)
4. Spiced Lentil Soup with Flatbread
Ingredients: Red lentils, onion, garlic, cumin, carrots, vegetable broth
Instructions: Sauté onion, garlic, and carrots. Add lentils, broth, and cumin. Simmer until soft. Blend smooth.
Gourmet Twist: Serve with garlic butter flatbread and a swirl of yogurt on top.
Dollar Tree Finds: Red lentils, garlic, onion, carrots, broth, and flatbread
5. Hawawshi (Stuffed Pita Meat Pockets)
Ingredients: Pita bread, ground beef/lamb, onion, bell pepper, spices
Instructions: Mix meat with chopped onion, pepper, and spices. Stuff into pita and bake until crisp.
Gourmet Twist: Brush with olive oil and bake for extra crunch; serve with pickled veggies.
Dollar Tree Finds: Ground beef, pita bread, onion, bell pepper, and seasoning blends
6. Roz Bel Laban Wa Lahma (Creamy Rice with Meat)
Ingredients: Rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, ground beef or shredded chicken.
Instructions: Cook rice in milk with sugar and cinnamon until thick and creamy. Cook meat separately. Serve together.
Gourmet Twist: A savory-sweet fusion; top with toasted almonds or pine nuts.
Dollar Tree Finds: Rice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and ground beef or canned chicken.
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