Garlicky Red Lentil Dal Recipe

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Garlicky Red Lentil Dal
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Directions:

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Drain; discard bay leaf. Place lentils in a small bowl.
  2. Combine 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, salt, turmeric, paprika, and red pepper in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in spice mixture, tomato, and garlic; cook 2 minutes or until slightly thick. Remove pan from heat; stir in lentils, lemon juice, and black pepper. Place lentil mixture in a food processor; process until smooth.
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat, and add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds. Sauté seeds for 15 seconds, and drizzle over dal. Sprinkle with fresh mint.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 100.26 Kcal (420 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.31g 4%
Sodium 262.58mg 11%
Potassium 252.57mg 5%
Total Carbs 14.31g 5%
Sugars 1.03g 4%
Dietary Fiber 6.95g 28%
Protein 5.8g 12%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 7%
Iron 5.3mg 29%
Calcium 26.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 91.52 Kcal (383 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.11g 4%
Sodium 239.7mg 11%
Potassium 230.56mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.06g 5%
Sugars 0.94g 4%
Dietary Fiber 6.35g 28%
Protein 5.29g 12%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 7%
Iron 4.8mg 29%
Calcium 24.2mg 3%

* 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

  • 1.4
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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