Herbed Bulgar-Lentil Pilaf Recipe

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Herbed Bulgar-Lentil Pilaf
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  1. Place lentils and 2 cups broth in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes, then reduce to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender and most liquid is dissolved, about 30 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid. While lentils are cooking, place bulgur and remaining 2 cups chicken broth in another small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until most liquid is dissolved and bulgur is tender, about 13 to15 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Add the bulgur to the lentils.
  2. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add peppers and cook until peppers are tender, another 5 minutes. Add the onion mixture to bulgur-lentil mixture. Stir in parsley, basil, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to incorporate.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 245.59 Kcal (1028 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.45g 13%
Sodium 367.52mg 15%
Potassium 589.77mg 13%
Total Carbs 30.08g 10%
Sugars 1.35g 5%
Dietary Fiber 11.41g 46%
Protein 14.23g 28%
Vitamin C 94.1mg 157%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 40.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 60.71 Kcal (254 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.09g 13%
Sodium 90.85mg 15%
Potassium 145.8mg 13%
Total Carbs 7.44g 10%
Sugars 0.33g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.82g 46%
Protein 3.52g 28%
Vitamin C 23.3mg 157%
Iron 0.5mg 12%
Calcium 10.1mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

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