Lentil and Couscous Salad Recipe

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Lentil and Couscous Salad
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine red onion, lemon juice and vinegar in large bowl with a pinch of salt.
  2. Put lentils and 4 cups of water in pot and bring to boil then simmer for 20 minutes or til lentils are soft.
  3. Take off heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Drain and add to onion mixture along with the 1/3 cup of olive oil.
  5. Toss well.
  6. Bring 1 cup of water to boil, add couscous, take off heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  7. Fluff up the couscous by raking with a fork and adding slowly the 1 T of olive oil. Try to get rid of the clumps.
  8. Add the couscous to the lentil mixture along with the parsley, mint and scallions.
  9. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 282.71 Kcal (1184 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.09g 19%
Sodium 11.76mg 0%
Potassium 357.35mg 8%
Total Carbs 33.73g 11%
Sugars 1.24g 5%
Dietary Fiber 9.69g 39%
Protein 9.32g 19%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 46.7mg 259%
Calcium 57.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117 Kcal (490 kJ)
Calories from fat 45.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 19%
Sodium 4.86mg 0%
Potassium 147.89mg 8%
Total Carbs 13.96g 11%
Sugars 0.51g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4.01g 39%
Protein 3.86g 19%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 17%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 12%
Iron 19.3mg 259%
Calcium 24mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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