Mexican Lentils and Rice Recipe

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Mexican Lentils and Rice
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, lentils, chili powder and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are almost tender.
  2. Stir in the corn, salsa, tomato paste, oregano and vinegar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until lentils are tender. Serve with rice; sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 554.87 Kcal (2323 kJ)
Calories from fat 183.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.41g 31%
Cholesterol 44.84mg 15%
Sodium 1489.64mg 62%
Potassium 991.5mg 21%
Total Carbs 72.56g 24%
Sugars 14.32g 57%
Dietary Fiber 14.03g 56%
Protein 24.17g 48%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 15%
Iron 6.3mg 35%
Calcium 264.8mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 132.13 Kcal (553 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.86g 31%
Cholesterol 10.68mg 15%
Sodium 354.72mg 62%
Potassium 236.1mg 21%
Total Carbs 17.28g 24%
Sugars 3.41g 57%
Dietary Fiber 3.34g 56%
Protein 5.75g 48%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 15%
Iron 1.5mg 35%
Calcium 63.1mg 26%

* 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

  • 12
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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