Braised Lentils With Cloves Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 whole cloves
1 small onion, peeled
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups petite green lentils or 1 1/2 cups regular green lentils
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 tbsp sherry wine ( you can also try using 2 tbsp of fruit juice or apple cider)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 (14 1/2 oz) can vegetable broth
1/4 tsp sea salt

Directions:

Insert cloves into onion.
Combine onion, water, and next 9 ingredients (water through broth) in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Remove onion and bay leaf with a slotted spoon; discard. Stir in salt; cook 2 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	263.18 Kcal (1102 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.05g	8%
Cholesterol	0.05mg	0%
Sodium	139.18mg	6%
Potassium	39.41mg	1%
Total Carbs	4.91g	2%
Sugars	2.74g	11%
Dietary Fiber	7.41g	30%
Protein	12.7g	25%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	56.3mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	165.78 Kcal (694 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.18g	8%
Cholesterol	0.03mg	0%
Sodium	87.67mg	6%
Potassium	24.83mg	1%
Total Carbs	3.09g	2%
Sugars	1.72g	11%
Dietary Fiber	4.67g	30%
Protein	8g	25%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	3%
Iron	2mg	17%
Calcium	35.5mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.9

Points
2

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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