Directions:
- Using a medium saucepan, bring lentils and 4 cups of water to the boil on a high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan. Cook the onion for 5 minutes, until soft and golden.
- Add half of the onion to the lentils. Also add the rice and stock. Season with salt. Return to the boil and cook for another 20 minutes, until thick and creamy.
- With the remaining half of the onion - continue to fry for another 10 minutes. It should be dark brown and caramelized.
- Add the caramelized onion to the lentils and cook another 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- To serve- spoon lentils into lettuce cups and serve with lemon wedges, pepper and yogurt if desired.
- For vegetarian do not use chicken stock.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 434.01 Kcal (1817 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 170.74 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 18.97g | 29% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 6200.1mg | 258% | |
| Potassium | 362.35mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 50.88g | 17% | |
| Sugars | 2.18g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.72g | 43% | |
| Protein | 8.71g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.1mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 336.22 Kcal (1408 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 132.27 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 14.7g | 29% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 4803.14mg | 258% | |
| Potassium | 280.71mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 39.41g | 17% | |
| Sugars | 1.69g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.31g | 43% | |
| Protein | 6.75g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 20.9mg | 3% | |
* 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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