Bulgur and Green Lentil Pilaf Recipe

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Bulgur and Green Lentil Pilaf
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Ingredients:

  • 5 1/4 cups water
  • 3/4 cup green lentils (about 6 oz)
  • 2 1/4 cups medium bulgur ( cracked wheat)
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/3 cup caramelized onions reserved from chicken

Directions:

  1. Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Partially cover pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are almost tender, about 15 minutes. Mix in bulgur, salt, and spices. Cover; simmer until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes longer. Season with pepper. Discard bay leaves. Serve topped with almonds and reserved onions.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 145.58 Kcal (610 kJ)
Calories from fat 67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.44g 11%
Sodium 370.2mg 15%
Potassium 264.34mg 6%
Total Carbs 13.78g 5%
Sugars 1.08g 4%
Dietary Fiber 7.17g 29%
Protein 7.57g 15%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 1.9mg 11%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 77.18 Kcal (323 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.95g 11%
Sodium 196.26mg 15%
Potassium 140.14mg 6%
Total Carbs 7.31g 5%
Sugars 0.58g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 29%
Protein 4.01g 15%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 1mg 11%
Calcium 32.9mg 6%

* 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

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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