Red Lentil Puree Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

7 oz red lentils
1 1/2 cups water
5 -8 sprigs thyme (10-12 cm long)
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 lemon , juice of
3 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
8 black olives
1 tsp capers
2 cherry tomatoes , halfed
1/2 small onion, sliced in rings

Directions:

Bring water, lentils and thyme to boil.
Reduce heat to low and cook for 10-15 minutes until lentils are soft and water is absorbed (for cooking time: refer also to package directions).
Remove Thyme Sprigs and mash Lentils.
Add salt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and pepper to taste. Mix well.
Serve warm or cold. Decorate with black olives, capers, cherry tomatoes and onion rings.
NOTE: Mirj suggested to add some lemon zest to the lentil puree. Thank you Mirj, I think this is a great idea to support a fresh note.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	303.72 Kcal (1272 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.57g	21%
Sodium	692.15mg	29%
Potassium	575.73mg	12%
Total Carbs	32.95g	11%
Sugars	2.55g	10%
Dietary Fiber	16.28g	65%
Protein	13.48g	27%
Vitamin C	11mg	18%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	48.5mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	147.36 Kcal (617 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.58g	21%
Sodium	335.83mg	29%
Potassium	279.34mg	12%
Total Carbs	15.99g	11%
Sugars	1.24g	10%
Dietary Fiber	7.9g	65%
Protein	6.54g	27%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	18%
Iron	2mg	23%
Calcium	23.5mg	5%

* 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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bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.4

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
high fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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