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Turkish Carrots and Lentils (Zeytinyagli Havuç) Recipe

Turkish Carrots and Lentils (Zeytinyagli Havuç) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp ground aleppo pepper
1 lb carrots , halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
3/4 tsp sea salt, divided
3 cups water
1 cup uncooked dried green lentils
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup greek-style yogurt (such as fage)
fresh dill sprigs (optional)

Directions:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 9 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and Aleppo pepper; cook 30 seconds. Stir in carrots and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
Combine 3 cups water and lentils in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and stir in onion mixture; cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover with a kitchen towel, and cool to room temperature. Serve with yogurt. Garnish with dill, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	344.78 Kcal (1444 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.59g	18%
Cholesterol	0.74mg	0%
Sodium	530.48mg	22%
Potassium	950.69mg	20%
Total Carbs	45.71g	15%
Sugars	9.29g	37%
Dietary Fiber	19.35g	77%
Protein	15.74g	31%
Vitamin C	12.9mg	21%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	38%
Iron	4mg	22%
Calcium	112mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	83.25 Kcal (349 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.8g	18%
Cholesterol	0.18mg	0%
Sodium	128.09mg	22%
Potassium	229.55mg	20%
Total Carbs	11.04g	15%
Sugars	2.24g	37%
Dietary Fiber	4.67g	77%
Protein	3.8g	31%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	38%
Iron	1mg	22%
Calcium	27mg	11%

* 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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