Brown Rice and Lentil Soup With Pomegranate Juice Recipe

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Brown Rice and Lentil Soup With Pomegranate Juice
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Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup lentils
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup long grain brown rice
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup green onion

Directions:

  1. Rinse lentils several times. Set aside to drain.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add chopped onion and toss to coat, then saute until soft. Add garlic and saute two more minutes.
  3. Add broth, lentils, rice, turmeric, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer on low for an hour or more, until the lentils and rice are tender.
  4. Add finely chopped basil, chopped green onions and pomegranate juice. Simmer 15 more minutes.
  5. NOTE: margarine can substitute for butter and broth can be changed to vegetarian soup powder mixed with water for vegetarians.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 101.35 Kcal (424 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.48g 4%
Cholesterol 6.11mg 2%
Sodium 692.7mg 29%
Potassium 375.09mg 8%
Total Carbs 13.46g 4%
Sugars 4.16g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4.84g 19%
Protein 4.01g 8%
Vitamin C 15.4mg 26%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 30.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 41.08 Kcal (172 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.01g 4%
Cholesterol 2.47mg 2%
Sodium 280.78mg 29%
Potassium 152.04mg 8%
Total Carbs 5.45g 4%
Sugars 1.68g 17%
Dietary Fiber 1.96g 19%
Protein 1.62g 8%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 26%
Iron 0.5mg 7%
Calcium 12.5mg 3%

* 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

  • 1.4
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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