Curried Lentils In Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 piece fresh ginger (2 inches long), peeled and finely grated
coarse salt
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 jar (26 oz) quality store-bought tomato sauce
2 cans (20 oz each) cooked lentils, rinsed and drained or about 2-3 cups cooked lentils
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro , plus more for garnish (optional)
cooked basmati (or other long-grain white or brown) rice , for serving
plain yogurt , about 1-2 cups
this is an indian spice available at most health food stores or major grocers

Directions:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium.
Add onion and ginger; season with salt.
Cook, stirring frequently, until beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
Add spices; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.
Add tomato sauce, lentils, and 1 cup water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in lime juice and cilantro; season with salt.
Serve lentil mixture with rice;
Top each serving with a bit of yogurt
Garnish with more cilantro, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	208.14 Kcal (871 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.77g	13%
Cholesterol	7.96mg	3%
Sodium	109.53mg	5%
Potassium	468.65mg	10%
Total Carbs	23.25g	8%
Sugars	6.08g	24%
Dietary Fiber	7.37g	29%
Protein	9.63g	19%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Iron	2.8mg	15%
Calcium	100mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	103.14 Kcal (432 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.35g	13%
Cholesterol	3.95mg	3%
Sodium	54.28mg	5%
Potassium	232.24mg	10%
Total Carbs	11.52g	8%
Sugars	3.01g	24%
Dietary Fiber	3.65g	29%
Protein	4.77g	19%
Vitamin C	3mg	10%
Iron	1.4mg	15%
Calcium	49.5mg	10%

* 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.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.1

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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