Spinach & Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup lentils
1 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup red onion, diced
2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tbsp bacon bits
1 tsp sugar
1 bunch fresh spinach, cleaned & amp , torn

Directions:

Over high heat, in a medium saucepan, combine lentils, mustard seeds,& salt w/4 cups water; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat& simmer uncovered until lentils are just tender (about 20 mins.).
Drain& rinse under cool water.
In a large skillet, heat oil.
Saute onion until soft (3-5 mins.).
Stir in lentils, vinegar, bacon bits,& sugar.
Cook, stirring often, until heated through (5 mins.) Stir in spinach& cook, covered, until spinach starts to wilt (2-3 mins.).
Drain liquid& serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	108.08 Kcal (453 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.77g	4%
Cholesterol	1.63mg	1%
Sodium	257.21mg	11%
Potassium	518.95mg	11%
Total Carbs	14.85g	5%
Sugars	1.82g	7%
Dietary Fiber	6.67g	27%
Protein	6.53g	13%
Vitamin C	18.4mg	31%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	72.7mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.69 Kcal (413 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.53g	4%
Cholesterol	1.49mg	1%
Sodium	234.86mg	11%
Potassium	473.86mg	11%
Total Carbs	13.56g	5%
Sugars	1.66g	7%
Dietary Fiber	6.09g	27%
Protein	5.97g	13%
Vitamin C	16.8mg	31%
Iron	2.7mg	17%
Calcium	66.4mg	7%

* 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

1.6

Points
2

PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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