Egyptian Lentils Rice and Macaroni Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
3/4 cup brown lentils, rinsed
2 cups water
1 (28 oz) can petite diced tomatoes (or reg diced whirred in the blender)
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 cups dry pasta ( macaroni works best)
1/2 tsp cumin seed
1 tbsp additional olive oil
1 cup cooked brown rice
1/2 can drained garbanzo beans (optional)

Directions:

In a large dutch oven with a lid, Saute onions in olive oil until nicely browned.
Add garlic. cook about 45 seconds.
Add lentils and water. bring to a boil.
Lower heat to med low, cook about 25 minute covered.
Raise heat to medium, add tomatoes and cumin, coriander, and allspice.
Cover, and Cook 10 minutes.
Meanwhile cook pasta in boiling water. drain.
Save that pot, you will need it shortly.
Remove lid from tomato mixture and add salt and pepper. cook another 10 minute.
In that saved empty pasta cooking pot, heat one Tbs oil.
Add cumin seeds, when start to pop add cooked pasta and rice (and optional garbanzos). toss then dump in with tomato/lentil mixture.
Serve with toasted pita bread on the side (I like to melt some cheese in it since I'm bein' so healthy!).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	365.89 Kcal (1532 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.37g	17%
Sodium	451.89mg	19%
Potassium	403.83mg	9%
Total Carbs	56.05g	19%
Sugars	0.97g	4%
Dietary Fiber	12.29g	49%
Protein	11.46g	23%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	4%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	46.8mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	168.18 Kcal (704 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.23g	17%
Sodium	207.71mg	19%
Potassium	185.62mg	9%
Total Carbs	25.76g	19%
Sugars	0.44g	4%
Dietary Fiber	5.65g	49%
Protein	5.27g	23%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	4%
Iron	1.3mg	16%
Calcium	21.5mg	5%

* 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

7.5

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
sugar free,
high fiber

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