Egyptian Lentil Stew Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 onions, chopped
8 tbsp olive oil
14 cups water
1 lb red lentil
5 tbsp soup mix
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp coriander
2 lemons, juiced

Directions:

Saute the onions in a large pot with the olive oil until the onions are golden.
Add the water, the lentils, the (optional) soup mix, the Cumin, the Coriander, and the juice from the lemons.
Cook on medium heat for 1 (one) hour or until the lentils are done, stirring every few minutes.
Take the pot off the heat, give it a stir, and serve!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	506.08 Kcal (2119 kJ)
Calories from fat	176.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.59g	30%
Sodium	1011mg	42%
Potassium	965.94mg	21%
Total Carbs	62.12g	21%
Sugars	5.67g	23%
Dietary Fiber	26.44g	106%
Protein	21.61g	43%
Vitamin C	20mg	33%
Iron	6.9mg	38%
Calcium	146.2mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	67.2 Kcal (281 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.6g	30%
Sodium	134.24mg	42%
Potassium	128.25mg	21%
Total Carbs	8.25g	21%
Sugars	0.75g	23%
Dietary Fiber	3.51g	106%
Protein	2.87g	43%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	33%
Iron	0.9mg	38%
Calcium	19.4mg	15%

* 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

11

Points
12

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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