Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils) Recipe

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Caribbean Curried Peas (Lentils)
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Directions:

  1. Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, salt, black pepper, and sugar until onion is a deep brown color, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, chile pepper, ginger, and curry powder. Stir constantly to incorporate, about 5 minutes.
  2. Increase heat to medium-heat and stir 1 can vegetable broth into the onion mixture. Scrape up any vegetables or curry powder stuck to the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Add lentils and remaining 1 can of vegetable broth; cook until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir cilantro into lentils before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 347.7 Kcal (1456 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.1g 23%
Cholesterol 0.14mg 0%
Sodium 101.91mg 4%
Potassium 724.56mg 15%
Total Carbs 40.8g 14%
Sugars 4.81g 19%
Dietary Fiber 18.37g 73%
Protein 14.24g 28%
Vitamin C 8.2mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 5.5mg 30%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 227.69 Kcal (953 kJ)
Calories from fat 88.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.88g 23%
Cholesterol 0.09mg 0%
Sodium 66.73mg 4%
Potassium 474.46mg 15%
Total Carbs 26.72g 14%
Sugars 3.15g 19%
Dietary Fiber 12.03g 73%
Protein 9.32g 28%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 14%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 10%
Iron 3.6mg 30%
Calcium 49.1mg 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

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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