Spiced Lentils and Cantaloupe Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 ripe cantaloupe, diced into very small chunks
1/2 cup lentils
1/4 cup minced red pepper
1 scallion, minced ( including green part)
1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp good-quality olive oil
salt , to taste
cayenne pepper , to taste

Directions:

Rinse lentils well. Cook over medium heat, with enough water to cover by at least an inch, until boiling. Then reduce heat to a simmer, and continue to cook until lentils are tender, about 25-30 minutes.
Drain lentils and let cool.
Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl, mix very gently to combine.
Serve at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	96.26 Kcal (403 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.5g	4%
Sodium	9.35mg	0%
Potassium	301.75mg	6%
Total Carbs	14.04g	5%
Sugars	4.38g	18%
Dietary Fiber	5.64g	23%
Protein	4.75g	10%
Vitamin C	27.9mg	47%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	16.4mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	126.3 Kcal (529 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.28g	4%
Sodium	12.27mg	0%
Potassium	395.91mg	6%
Total Carbs	18.43g	5%
Sugars	5.75g	18%
Dietary Fiber	7.4g	23%
Protein	6.23g	10%
Vitamin C	36.6mg	47%
Iron	1.8mg	7%
Calcium	21.5mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Weightwatchers Points

1.3

Points
2

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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