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Spanish-Style Lentils and Rice Recipe

Spanish-Style Lentils and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 1/2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 cup dried lentils
1 tsp salt
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 (10-oz) can rotel mexican festival diced tomatoes
1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until lentils are tender.
Sauté onion and bell pepper in a large lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until tender. Add cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
Stir onion mixture and tomatoes into rice mixture, and spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes; top evenly with Cheddar cheese, and bake 5 more minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1018.32 Kcal (4264 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.6g	10%
Cholesterol	14.46mg	5%
Sodium	2474.85mg	103%
Potassium	2234.56mg	48%
Total Carbs	177.53g	59%
Sugars	12.81g	51%
Dietary Fiber	63.86g	255%
Protein	59.66g	119%
Vitamin C	133.9mg	223%
Vitamin A	3.3mg	109%
Iron	68.2mg	379%
Calcium	349.9mg	35%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	69.04 Kcal (289 kJ)
Calories from fat	4.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.45g	10%
Cholesterol	0.98mg	5%
Sodium	167.78mg	103%
Potassium	151.49mg	48%
Total Carbs	12.04g	59%
Sugars	0.87g	51%
Dietary Fiber	4.33g	255%
Protein	4.04g	119%
Vitamin C	9.1mg	223%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	109%
Iron	4.6mg	379%
Calcium	23.7mg	35%

* 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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