Black Beluga Lentil Pilaf Recipe

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Black Beluga Lentil Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large wide saucepan on medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, cumin seeds and rice and cook; about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic; stirring for 1 minute longer.
  4. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste. Stir mixture, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove lid and stir in the lentils and the currants with the rice.
  6. Sprinkle with black pepper; garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
  7. Note: Serves four as a side dish or serves two as a main dish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 275.55 Kcal (1154 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.27g 16%
Cholesterol 1.08mg 0%
Sodium 556.91mg 23%
Potassium 291.6mg 6%
Total Carbs 43.7g 15%
Sugars 7.5g 30%
Dietary Fiber 2.97g 12%
Protein 4.96g 10%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 7%
Iron 25.3mg 141%
Calcium 31.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 131.66 Kcal (551 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.91g 16%
Cholesterol 0.51mg 0%
Sodium 266.09mg 23%
Potassium 139.33mg 6%
Total Carbs 20.88g 15%
Sugars 3.58g 30%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 12%
Protein 2.37g 10%
Vitamin C 2mg 7%
Iron 12.1mg 141%
Calcium 15.2mg 3%

* 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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