Sesame Red Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tsp peanut oil
1 tsp dark sesame oil
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (about 4 medium)
2 cups dried small red lentils
1 1/2 cups water
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1 (14-oz) can fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

Directions:

Heat oils in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots; cook 3 minutes or until tender. Add lentils, 1 1/2 cups water, soy sauce, salt, and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in green onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	240.63 Kcal (1007 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.06g	5%
Sodium	224.95mg	9%
Potassium	679.76mg	14%
Total Carbs	39.59g	13%
Sugars	5.95g	24%
Dietary Fiber	17.01g	68%
Protein	15.09g	30%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	13%
Iron	4.9mg	27%
Calcium	77.9mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	143.59 Kcal (601 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.82g	5%
Sodium	134.23mg	9%
Potassium	405.63mg	14%
Total Carbs	23.63g	13%
Sugars	3.55g	24%
Dietary Fiber	10.15g	68%
Protein	9g	30%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	13%
Iron	2.9mg	27%
Calcium	46.5mg	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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Recipe Tags

< 200 kcals

Weightwatchers Points

4.3

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free,
high fiber

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