Peruvian Rice and Lentils (Tacu Tacu) Recipe

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Peruvian Rice and Lentils (Tacu Tacu)
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  1. Bring lentils, 5 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan, then simmer, uncovered, until lentils are just tender, 12 to 25 minutes (depending on age of lentils). Drain, then transfer to a large bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, cook 1 teaspoon garlic in 1tablespoon oil in another heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add remaining 2 1/4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, then cook, covered, over low heat 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir rice from top to bottom with a rubber spatula, then stir into lentils.
  3. While rice stands, sautéonion and remaining teaspoon garlic in 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until onion is golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chile paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir onion mixture into rice mixture.
  4. Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in skillet over medium heat until hot. Add rice mixture and fry, gently flattening with a spatula, until a golden-brown crust forms on underside, about 3 minutes. Stir rice and fry, flattening it, until a crust forms on underside again, about 3 minutes more. Repeat frying and stirring until bits of crust are dispersed throughout, about 9 minutes more (about 15 minutes total frying time).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 354.37 Kcal (1484 kJ)
Calories from fat 188.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.89g 32%
Sodium 12.41mg 1%
Potassium 489.56mg 10%
Total Carbs 30.84g 10%
Sugars 1.67g 7%
Dietary Fiber 15.26g 61%
Protein 12.74g 25%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Iron 3.9mg 21%
Calcium 76.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 68.56 Kcal (287 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.04g 32%
Sodium 2.4mg 1%
Potassium 94.72mg 10%
Total Carbs 5.97g 10%
Sugars 0.32g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.95g 61%
Protein 2.46g 25%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 21%
Calcium 14.8mg 8%

* 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

  • 8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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