Indian Lentils and Spinach Recipe

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Indian Lentils and Spinach
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 5 cups water

Directions:

  1. Mince the garlic.
  2. Dice the carrot and onion.
  3. Fresh or frozen spinach can be used.
  4. Coarsely chop the spinach if fresh.
  5. Rinse and drain the lentils.
  6. Add all the ingredients but the spinach into the pot and allow to.
  7. Simmer until beans are at the desired texture between 45 min to 1 hour.
  8. Bean freshness also varies the cooking time.
  9. The older the dried bean the longer it takes to cook.
  10. Once the lentils are done remove the bay leaf and add the spinach.
  11. Cook for a minute longer then take off the heat.
  12. If not eating in the next hour or so put into the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 195.03 Kcal (817 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 29.99mg 1%
Potassium 619.79mg 13%
Total Carbs 33.67g 11%
Sugars 2.34g 9%
Dietary Fiber 16.09g 64%
Protein 13.55g 27%
Vitamin C 7.1mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 5.6mg 31%
Calcium 98.3mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 50.59 Kcal (212 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.26g 2%
Sodium 7.78mg 1%
Potassium 160.78mg 13%
Total Carbs 8.73g 11%
Sugars 0.61g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4.17g 64%
Protein 3.52g 27%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 12%
Iron 1.5mg 31%
Calcium 25.5mg 10%

* 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

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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