Curried Lentil, Wild Rice and Orzo Salad Recipe

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Curried Lentil, Wild Rice and Orzo Salad
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup wild rice
  • 2/3 cup green lentil
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup currants
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 pinch clove
  • 1/3 cup oil

Directions:

  1. Cook the wild rice in a large, covered pot of boiling, salted water, for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the lentils and boil for 20 minutes.
  3. Add the orzo and boil for about 5 minutes, or until just tender.
  4. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  5. Add the currants and onions and set aside.
  6. Dressing: Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  7. Pour over the rice mixture and toss gently.
  8. Let the salad cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or better, over night.
  9. Sprinkle on the almonds just before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 311.88 Kcal (1306 kJ)
Calories from fat 152.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.93g 26%
Cholesterol 0.99mg 0%
Sodium 221.25mg 9%
Potassium 325.32mg 7%
Total Carbs 31.82g 11%
Sugars 2.31g 9%
Dietary Fiber 8.31g 33%
Protein 8.88g 18%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 38.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 300.51 Kcal (1258 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.32g 26%
Cholesterol 0.95mg 0%
Sodium 213.19mg 9%
Potassium 313.46mg 7%
Total Carbs 30.66g 11%
Sugars 2.23g 9%
Dietary Fiber 8.01g 33%
Protein 8.56g 18%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 9%
Iron 2.9mg 17%
Calcium 37.4mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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