Lemon Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup oil , plus
2 tbsp oil, divided
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks
1 lb masoor dal , picked and rinsed ( orange lentils)
1 1/2 tsp gingerroot, chopped
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
water
1/2 tsp cayenne
salt
1/2 lemon
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 small garlic clove, chopped
1/2 serrano peppers or 1/2 jalapeno, chopped with seeds
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp chopped cilantro

Directions:

Heat 6 Tbsp of oil in large saucepan over med-low heat. Add onion and cook until tender.
Add cinnamon, dal and ginger. Cook stirring often, 10 minutes. Add the stock, cayenne, pepper and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
Squeeze the lemon over lentils. Cook until lentils begin to break down. 50 minutes. Stir often. Add up to 1 cup more water, if needed.
Heat remaining oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, chile and bay leaves. Cook, stirring, until the onion is browned, 4-5 minutes. Add to the lentils and stir. Remove the bay leaves. Turn into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	436.73 Kcal (1829 kJ)
Calories from fat	213.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.73g	37%
Cholesterol	3mg	1%
Sodium	165.44mg	7%
Potassium	154.01mg	3%
Total Carbs	40.19g	13%
Sugars	4.66g	19%
Dietary Fiber	8.27g	33%
Protein	16.96g	34%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	8%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	121mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	191.1 Kcal (800 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.39g	37%
Cholesterol	1.31mg	1%
Sodium	72.39mg	7%
Potassium	67.39mg	3%
Total Carbs	17.59g	13%
Sugars	2.04g	19%
Dietary Fiber	3.62g	33%
Protein	7.42g	34%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	8%
Iron	0.7mg	9%
Calcium	53mg	12%

* 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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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

9.9

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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