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Spicy Lentil Salad with Yogurt and Cilantro Recipe

Spicy Lentil Salad with Yogurt and Cilantro Recipe

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Spicy Lentil Salad with Yogurt and Cilantro

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Ingredients:

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1 cup lentils, rinsed and picked over
salt
1 1/3 cups plain greek yogurt (not nonfat )
4 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne
10 cup salad greens
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 small cucumber, sliced , optional

Directions:

Put lentils in a pan, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt. Cover with 1 inch cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until lentils are just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool.
Add yogurt, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin and cayenne. Gently stir and season with salt. Divide greens among 4 plates; mound lentils in center. Place tomatoes (and cucumbers, if desired) on the side and drizzle remaining olive oil over all. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	11871.82 Kcal (49705 kJ)
Calories from fat	10006.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1111.8g	1710%
Cholesterol	995.73mg	332%
Sodium	21379.86mg	891%
Potassium	4265.39mg	91%
Total Carbs	309.24g	103%
Sugars	190.19g	761%
Dietary Fiber	62.75g	251%
Protein	133.7g	267%
Vitamin C	32.1mg	53%
Iron	16.2mg	90%
Calcium	1339.6mg	134%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	359.51 Kcal (1505 kJ)
Calories from fat	303.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.67g	1710%
Cholesterol	30.15mg	332%
Sodium	647.45mg	891%
Potassium	129.17mg	91%
Total Carbs	9.36g	103%
Sugars	5.76g	761%
Dietary Fiber	1.9g	251%
Protein	4.05g	267%
Vitamin C	1mg	53%
Iron	0.5mg	90%
Calcium	40.6mg	134%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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