Directions:
- Rinse lentils, discarding and stones, or blemished lentils; drain.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add onion and bell pepper, cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add cumin and ground red pepper and stir 1 minute.
- Pour in the 4 cups of water and the lentils. Bring to a boil and Reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
- Stir in salt and simmer 10 minutes more or until lentils are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 251.23 Kcal (1052 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 67.84 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.54g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 540.2mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 33.15g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 3.3g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.83g | 63% | |
| Protein | 12.8g | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 35.2mg | 59% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.7mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 16.6mg | 92% | |
| Calcium | 61.3mg | 6% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 69.49 Kcal (291 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 18.77 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.09g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 83.26mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 149.42mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 9.17g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 0.91g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.38g | 63% | |
| Protein | 3.54g | 26% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 59% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 92% | |
| Calcium | 16.9mg | 6% | |
* 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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