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Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice With Caramelized Shallots Recipe

Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice With Caramelized Shallots Recipe

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Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice With Caramelized Shallots

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Ingredients:

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1 cup dried brown lentils , picked over and rinsed
2 tbsp olive oil
4 shallots, chopped (large)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 cup basmati rice (uncooked )
3 cups water

Directions:

Paritally cook the lentils in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1tbs of the oilive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove half of the shallots from the skillet and set aside.
Add the lentils to the skillet and stir in the cumin, coriander, paprika and salt and pepper to taste. Add the rice and water, bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until the lentils are tender and the rice is cooked, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover and set aside for 10 to 15 minutes while you finish cooking the reserved shallots.
Heat the remaining 1 tbs of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the reserved shallots and cook until browned and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
Place the rice and lentil mixture in a large serving bowl and top with the crisp shallots. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	365.03 Kcal (1528 kJ)
Calories from fat	74.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.23g	13%
Sodium	12.33mg	1%
Potassium	626.99mg	13%
Total Carbs	59.3g	20%
Sugars	4.01g	16%
Dietary Fiber	16.77g	67%
Protein	15.55g	31%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	10%
Iron	28.3mg	157%
Calcium	65.9mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	110.49 Kcal (463 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.49g	13%
Sodium	3.73mg	1%
Potassium	189.79mg	13%
Total Carbs	17.95g	20%
Sugars	1.21g	16%
Dietary Fiber	5.08g	67%
Protein	4.71g	31%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	10%
Iron	8.6mg	157%
Calcium	20mg	7%

* 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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