Apricot Lentil Soup With Eggplant Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups brown lentils
8 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried apricots
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1 medium eggplant, chopped
4 tbsp water (may need a little more)
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp salt

Directions:

Combine lentils and 8 cups water and bring to a boil in large saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes.
Add apricots. Simmer for 20 minutes.
In a separate pan, saute onion in olive oil until light brown. Add eggplant and 4 tablespoons water, to prevent sticking. Cook for 10 minutes or until eggplant is tender, stirring frequently.
Add tomatoes, bell peppers, cinnamon, allspice, red pepper, paprika and salt. Mix well and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add tomato mixture to lentils and simmer, covered for 15 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	270.19 Kcal (1131 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.97g	9%
Sodium	305.92mg	13%
Potassium	940.91mg	20%
Total Carbs	45.53g	15%
Sugars	19.07g	76%
Dietary Fiber	16.05g	64%
Protein	11.39g	23%
Vitamin C	40.1mg	67%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	16.4mg	91%
Calcium	75.8mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	57.97 Kcal (243 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.28g	9%
Sodium	65.64mg	13%
Potassium	201.88mg	20%
Total Carbs	9.77g	15%
Sugars	4.09g	76%
Dietary Fiber	3.44g	64%
Protein	2.44g	23%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	67%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	25%
Iron	3.5mg	91%
Calcium	16.3mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.1

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

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