For the lentils: Soak the lentils in cold water for 2 hours. Drain. To the boiling water, add the lentils. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, adding more water if necessary For the rice: To the boiling water, add the salt and butter. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. In a sautepan, cook onions in olive oil, then add rice and lentils and seasoning and more water if needed. Simmer approximately 10 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	375.35 Kcal (1572 kJ)
Calories from fat	320.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	35.66g	55%
Cholesterol	20.34mg	7%
Sodium	1187.56mg	49%
Potassium	221.51mg	5%
Total Carbs	13.5g	5%
Sugars	6g	24%
Dietary Fiber	3g	12%
Protein	1.59g	3%
Vitamin C	10.5mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Calcium	126.4mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	34.78 Kcal (146 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.3g	55%
Cholesterol	1.88mg	7%
Sodium	110.04mg	49%
Potassium	20.53mg	5%
Total Carbs	1.25g	5%
Sugars	0.56g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.28g	12%
Protein	0.15g	3%
Vitamin C	1mg	18%
Calcium	11.7mg	13%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

9.9

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

low calorie,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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