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Steamed Lentils With Saffron Recipe

Steamed Lentils With Saffron Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

11 oz brown lentils
4 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 slices prosciutto, cut in small stripes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tsp saffron thread
3 cups vegetable stock
salt

Directions:

Rinse the lentils well.
Heat the vegetable stock in a small pot.
Meanwhile, in a different medium pot heat the olive oil.
Add the onion and cook until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes, then add the prosciutto and cook for a few more minutes.
Add the lentils, cook for another 2-3 minutes, and pour the white wine.
Add the saffron and cook until the alcohol has evaporated, 4-5 minutes.
Add the stock, salt to taste, and cook over low heat for 50 minutes to 1 hour, covered.
Add water or more stock if necessary.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	712.23 Kcal (2982 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.86g	15%
Sodium	18595mg	775%
Potassium	539.04mg	11%
Total Carbs	118g	39%
Sugars	1.97g	8%
Dietary Fiber	16.48g	66%
Protein	13.71g	27%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	6%
Iron	4.2mg	23%
Calcium	35.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	327.25 Kcal (1370 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.53g	15%
Sodium	8543.86mg	775%
Potassium	247.67mg	11%
Total Carbs	54.22g	39%
Sugars	0.9g	8%
Dietary Fiber	7.57g	66%
Protein	6.3g	27%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	6%
Iron	1.9mg	23%
Calcium	16.2mg	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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