Herbed Lentil Pilaf Recipe

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Herbed Lentil Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil and cook the red onion, ground coriander and garlic over a low heat for 5 minutes, or until the onion has softened.
  2. Stir in the rice and 2 cups of water (17 fl oz). Cover the pan and bring to the boil.
  3. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for approx 10 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork amd leave covered for another 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a glass jar with a lid, combine all of the dressing ingredients and shake vigorously to mix.
  6. Add the rinsed and drained lentils to the rice along with the chopped spring onions and herbs. Pour over the dressing and mix well.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 466.99 Kcal (1955 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.04g 28%
Sodium 205.45mg 9%
Potassium 802.3mg 17%
Total Carbs 57.96g 19%
Sugars 2.6g 10%
Dietary Fiber 22.88g 92%
Protein 18.93g 38%
Vitamin C 16.8mg 28%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 78.3mg 435%
Calcium 78.2mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 279.83 Kcal (1172 kJ)
Calories from fat 97.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.81g 28%
Sodium 123.11mg 9%
Potassium 480.75mg 17%
Total Carbs 34.73g 19%
Sugars 1.56g 10%
Dietary Fiber 13.71g 92%
Protein 11.34g 38%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 28%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 16%
Iron 46.9mg 435%
Calcium 46.9mg 8%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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