Bulgur & Lentil Pilaf Recipe

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Bulgur & Lentil Pilaf
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Directions:

  1. Rinse the lentils& put in a pot with enough broth to cover.
  2. Add bay leaf, bring to a boil& keep covered.
  3. Turn off heat& let stand for 30 minutes.
  4. While the lentils are soaking, melt margarine in a heavy pot.
  5. Add chopped onion, salt& pepper.
  6. Saute till onions are tender& transparent.
  7. When onions are ready, keep heat at medium, stir in bulgur& continue stirring till all the margarine is absorbed.
  8. Lower heat to a simmer& add the rest of the broth& lentils in their broth.
  9. Bring to a boil, reduce heat again, cover tightly& simmer till all the liquid has been absorbed.
  10. Add more liquid till the bulgur& lentils are cooked.
  11. Remove bay leaf& serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 544.32 Kcal (2279 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.63g 23%
Cholesterol 2.46mg 1%
Sodium 1354.94mg 56%
Potassium 1043.07mg 22%
Total Carbs 85.86g 29%
Sugars 7.38g 30%
Dietary Fiber 24.4g 98%
Protein 21.98g 44%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 7mg 39%
Calcium 82.5mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 144.14 Kcal (603 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.87g 23%
Cholesterol 0.65mg 1%
Sodium 358.79mg 56%
Potassium 276.21mg 22%
Total Carbs 22.74g 29%
Sugars 1.95g 30%
Dietary Fiber 6.46g 98%
Protein 5.82g 44%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 16%
Iron 1.9mg 39%
Calcium 21.8mg 8%

* 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

  • 11.3
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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