Moroccan Chicken and Lentils Recipe

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Moroccan Chicken and Lentils
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Directions:

  1. Combine 8 cups water and 1 teaspoons of the salt in a heavy large saucepan over low heat.
  2. Add the lentils and bring to a boil.
  3. Cover, reduce heat to medium and simmer about 20 to 25 minutes, or until lentils are tender but not mushy.
  4. Drain, rinse with cold water, then drain well again.
  5. Transfer to a large bowl.
  6. Whisk together the 1 cup of olive oil, red wine vinegar, cumin, chili powder, garlic and salt; pour 1 cup of this dressing over the warm lentils and toss gently.
  7. Allow to cool.
  8. In a large skillet,heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and saute onions until dark brown and soft, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  9. Add chicken and saute 2 minutes.
  10. Add 1 teaspoons salt, the cumin, chili powder and cinnamon.
  11. Saute until chicken is cooked through, about 5 more minutes.
  12. Arrange lentils on a large platter and place sliced chicken on top.
  13. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with the fresh parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 396.75 Kcal (1661 kJ)
Calories from fat 213.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.7g 36%
Cholesterol 33.45mg 11%
Sodium 805.72mg 34%
Potassium 629.69mg 13%
Total Carbs 25.56g 9%
Sugars 1.33g 5%
Dietary Fiber 12.88g 52%
Protein 21.94g 44%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 15%
Iron 4.6mg 26%
Calcium 70.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 130.97 Kcal (548 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.82g 36%
Cholesterol 11.04mg 11%
Sodium 265.98mg 34%
Potassium 207.87mg 13%
Total Carbs 8.44g 9%
Sugars 0.44g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4.25g 52%
Protein 7.24g 44%
Vitamin C 3mg 15%
Iron 1.5mg 26%
Calcium 23.3mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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