Directions:
- Combine the lentils and water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 or 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- While the lentils are cooking, cook the couscous according to package directions, but omit the fat and use 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne instead of the seasoning called for.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger , and cumin: cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes, raisins, coriander and the remaining 1/2 of teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspooon of cayenne. Cook stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the lentils., cilantro and lime juice.
- To serve, place the couscous on a large platter and top evenly with the lentil mixture.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 216.35 Kcal (906 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 18.79 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.09g | 3% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 300.57mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 391.19mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 38.69g | 13% | |
| Sugars | 7.86g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.34g | 37% | |
| Protein | 9.13g | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.2mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 112.82 Kcal (472 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 9.8 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.09g | 3% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 156.73mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 203.98mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 20.17g | 13% | |
| Sugars | 4.1g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.87g | 37% | |
| Protein | 4.76g | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 19.3mg | 4% | |
* 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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