Herbed Lentils With Couscous Recipe

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Herbed Lentils With Couscous
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Directions:

  1. Combine the lentils and water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 or 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the lentils are cooking, cook the couscous according to package directions, but omit the fat and use 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the cayenne instead of the seasoning called for.
  3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, ginger , and cumin: cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the tomatoes, raisins, coriander and the remaining 1/2 of teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspooon of cayenne. Cook stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are softened, about 4 minutes.
  5. Stir in the lentils., cilantro and lime juice.
  6. To serve, place the couscous on a large platter and top evenly with the lentil mixture.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 216.35 Kcal (906 kJ)
Calories from fat 18.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.09g 3%
Sodium 300.57mg 13%
Potassium 391.19mg 8%
Total Carbs 38.69g 13%
Sugars 7.86g 31%
Dietary Fiber 9.34g 37%
Protein 9.13g 18%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 10%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 112.82 Kcal (472 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.09g 3%
Sodium 156.73mg 13%
Potassium 203.98mg 8%
Total Carbs 20.17g 13%
Sugars 4.1g 31%
Dietary Fiber 4.87g 37%
Protein 4.76g 18%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 10%
Iron 1.2mg 13%
Calcium 19.3mg 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

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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