Vermicelli (sawine)

Delicious & Tasty

[ver-mih-CHEHL-ee]
Italian for "little worms," culinarily the term refers to PASTA shaped into very thin strands. Vermicelli is much thinner than regular SPAGHETTI.

LENTIL & VERMICELLI SOUP - SHAWRBAT ADAS
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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

I cup lentils, rinsed 8 cups water 2 teaspoons salt I
teaspoon pepper I teaspoon ground cumin 1 Tablespoon
olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 4 cloves garlic,
crushed 1 small hot pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup
finely chopped coriander leaves 1/3 cup vermicelli,
broken into small pie(es Place lentils, water, salt,
pepper, and cumin in a pot and bring to boil.
Cover and cook over medium heat for 25 minutes.
In the meantime, heat oil in frying pan; then
saut6 onions, garlic, and hot pepper over medium heat
for about 1 0 minutes. Add coriander and stir-fry for
3 more minutes.
Add frying pan contents and vermicelli to lentils
and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat
for about 30 minutes or until vermicelli and lentils
are well- cooked.

The fresh coriander and cooked vermicelli add an
interesting touch to this version of lentil soup.
Total Calories Per Serving.- 108 Fat.- 2 grams