Spiced Rice With Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup brown basmati rice
1 cup lentils
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
2 tsp chopped garlic
1 dried red chili
3/4 tsp ground turmeric
salt
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions:

In large nonstick saucepan, saute onion for 2 minutes or until translucent.
Add ginger, garlic, dried red chile, and turmeric. Stir fry 1 minute. Add rice and lentils. Stir gently to mix.
Add boiling water to cover ingredients by 1/2 inch. Bring back to boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 45-50 minutes or till liquid is absorbed and rice and letils are tender.
Remove mixture from heat and let sit, covered, about 5 minutes. Fluff gently with fork.
Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	294.88 Kcal (1235 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.28 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.14g	2%
Sodium	5.66mg	0%
Potassium	585.59mg	12%
Total Carbs	57.48g	19%
Sugars	2.91g	12%
Dietary Fiber	16.39g	66%
Protein	14.9g	30%
Vitamin C	23.6mg	39%
Iron	27.8mg	155%
Calcium	38.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	188.01 Kcal (787 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.73g	2%
Sodium	3.61mg	0%
Potassium	373.37mg	12%
Total Carbs	36.65g	19%
Sugars	1.85g	12%
Dietary Fiber	10.45g	66%
Protein	9.5g	30%
Vitamin C	15.1mg	39%
Iron	17.7mg	155%
Calcium	24.7mg	4%

* 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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