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Red Lentil-Rice Cakes With Simple Tomato Salsa Recipe

Red Lentil-Rice Cakes With Simple Tomato Salsa Recipe

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Red Lentil-Rice Cakes With Simple Tomato Salsa

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Ingredients:

Serving

5 cups water, divided
1 cup dried small red lentil
1/2 cup uncooked basmati rice
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/2 tsp fennel seed, crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten

Directions:

To prepare salsa, combine first 5 ingredients; set aside at room temperature.
To prepare cakes, bring 4 cups water and lentils to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Place lentils in a large bowl.
Combine remaining 1 cup water and rice in pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Cool 10 minutes. Add rice to lentils.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add bell pepper, onion, fennel seeds, and garlic to pan; saute 2 minutes or until tender. Cool 10 minutes.
Add to rice mixture. Add mozzarella cheese and remaining ingredients, stirring until well combined. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Wipe skillet clean with paper towels. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
Spoon half of rice mixture by 1/3-cupfuls into pan, spreading to form 6 (3-inch) circles; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully turn cakes over; cook 5 minutes on other side.
Remove cakes from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining rice mixture. Serve with salsa.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	290.61 Kcal (1217 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.06g	15%
Cholesterol	18.93mg	6%
Sodium	614.99mg	26%
Potassium	401.58mg	9%
Total Carbs	32.34g	11%
Sugars	2.38g	10%
Dietary Fiber	10.8g	43%
Protein	17.66g	35%
Vitamin C	18.4mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	17.3mg	96%
Calcium	282.2mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	85.45 Kcal (358 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.96g	15%
Cholesterol	5.57mg	6%
Sodium	180.84mg	26%
Potassium	118.09mg	9%
Total Carbs	9.51g	11%
Sugars	0.7g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.18g	43%
Protein	5.19g	35%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	13%
Iron	5.1mg	96%
Calcium	83mg	28%

* 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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