Lebanese Lentil-and-Rice Pilaf with Blackened Onions Recipe

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Lebanese Lentil-and-Rice Pilaf with Blackened Onions
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Directions:

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and next 4 ingredients; sauté until onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add broth and lentils; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in rice; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice and lentils are tender, about 15 minutes longer.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions; sauté until soft and beginning to blacken, about 20 minutes.
  3. Season pilaf to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to plates; top with blackened onions. Place tomatoes and cucumber alongside. Top pilaf with dollop of yogurt. Sprinkle with mint.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 446.34 Kcal (1869 kJ)
Calories from fat 167.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.61g 29%
Cholesterol 1.98mg 1%
Sodium 1033.99mg 43%
Potassium 1015.94mg 22%
Total Carbs 57.29g 19%
Sugars 10.74g 43%
Dietary Fiber 16.63g 67%
Protein 15.68g 31%
Vitamin C 21.5mg 36%
Iron 5.7mg 31%
Calcium 103.5mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 98.81 Kcal (414 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.12g 29%
Cholesterol 0.44mg 1%
Sodium 228.9mg 43%
Potassium 224.9mg 22%
Total Carbs 12.68g 19%
Sugars 2.38g 43%
Dietary Fiber 3.68g 67%
Protein 3.47g 31%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 36%
Iron 1.3mg 31%
Calcium 22.9mg 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

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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