Spicy Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp canola oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cumin
1 cup dried red lentils
3 cups water
3/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp cilantro, chopped finely
1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

Sauté onion in oil until tender.
Stir in ginger and cumin, sauté for 30 seconds.
Add lentils, water and salt.
Heat to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered for 15 minutes.
If the lentils are soft, uncover and gently boil until most of the liquid evaporates.
If the lentils are not yet tender, continue to cook, partially covered, testing every 10 minutes or so.
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and lemon juice.
Serve warm with brown rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	220.02 Kcal (921 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.11g	6%
Sodium	445.17mg	19%
Potassium	535.01mg	11%
Total Carbs	33.08g	11%
Sugars	2.71g	11%
Dietary Fiber	15.76g	63%
Protein	13g	26%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	11%
Iron	4.2mg	23%
Calcium	59.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	79.76 Kcal (334 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.49g	6%
Sodium	161.39mg	19%
Potassium	193.96mg	11%
Total Carbs	11.99g	11%
Sugars	0.98g	11%
Dietary Fiber	5.71g	63%
Protein	4.71g	26%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	11%
Iron	1.5mg	23%
Calcium	21.6mg	6%

* 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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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.9

Points
5

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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