Spicy Red Lentil Dal With Pita Wedges Recipe

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Spicy Red Lentil Dal With Pita Wedges
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Directions:

  1. Combine broth and lentils in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer 10 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat; cover and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, mustard seeds, and red pepper, and cook 5 minutes or until onions are tender and seeds begin to pop, stirring constantly.
  3. Add cumin, turmeric, coriander, and black pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Add tomato paste, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add lentils, coconut milk, and salt; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in juice.
  5. Cool to room temperature. Serve dal with pita wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 293.42 Kcal (1228 kJ)
Calories from fat 93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.33g 16%
Sodium 671.83mg 28%
Potassium 274.8mg 6%
Total Carbs 43.36g 14%
Sugars 3.75g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3.06g 12%
Protein 7.79g 16%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 11%
Iron 3mg 16%
Calcium 97.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 122.9 Kcal (515 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.33g 16%
Sodium 281.39mg 28%
Potassium 115.1mg 6%
Total Carbs 18.16g 14%
Sugars 1.57g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 12%
Protein 3.26g 16%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 11%
Iron 1.2mg 16%
Calcium 40.9mg 10%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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