French Lentil Salad Recipe

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French Lentil Salad
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Directions:

  1. Combine lentils, bay leaf, garlic, basil, and thyme in a saucepan. Add 2 1/2 cups water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer until the lentils are cooked, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the heat, and discard the bay leaf.
  2. Tear the tofu into 1/2-inch pieces. Mix it into the hot lentils. Add the tomatoes, onion, corn, and mint, along with the vinegar, lemon juice, and oil. Mix to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve at room temperature. (The salad will keep for up to 2 days, covered and refrigerated.)
  4. Note: After it is defrosted, frozen extra firm, firm, or soft tofu is like a chewy sponge. It is ready to soak up the flavor in sauces, soups, chili, and pasta dishes because the freezing process draws out most of the water. To freeze sliced tofu, arrange the slices in one layer on a baking sheet covered with plastic wrap, leaving 1/2 inch between slices. Freeze, covered with wrap or foil. Once frozen, store the slices in a plastic bag.Defrosting the tofu in a bowl of lukewarm water gives it a springier texture than defrosting it on a plate in a the refrigerator or letting it defrost at room temperature. When it has defrosted, squeeze the tofu gently to eliminate the water remaining in it.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 250.79 Kcal (1050 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.48g 12%
Sodium 19.28mg 1%
Potassium 734.92mg 16%
Total Carbs 29.79g 10%
Sugars 3.51g 14%
Dietary Fiber 15.04g 60%
Protein 15.75g 31%
Vitamin C 20.5mg 34%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 181.7mg 1010%
Calcium 193.7mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 126.33 Kcal (529 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.77g 12%
Sodium 9.71mg 1%
Potassium 370.21mg 16%
Total Carbs 15.01g 10%
Sugars 1.77g 14%
Dietary Fiber 7.57g 60%
Protein 7.93g 31%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 49%
Iron 91.5mg 1010%
Calcium 97.6mg 19%

* 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

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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