Indian Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
2 tsp coriander
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp cayenne
0.5 (8 oz) bag dry lentils
3 cups water
0.5 (8 oz) can coconut milk

Directions:

Saute onion in olive oil until golden brown.
Add tomato sauce through lentils and 1 cup of water. Turn heat to medium low and cover.
Cook about 15 minutes or until water is mostly absorbed.
Add 1 cup water, cover, and cook another 15 minutes.
Repeat Step 4 if necessary.
Stir in coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve over rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	99.53 Kcal (417 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.11g	12%
Sodium	123.6mg	5%
Potassium	117.36mg	2%
Total Carbs	5.77g	2%
Sugars	1.5g	6%
Dietary Fiber	1.76g	7%
Protein	1.44g	3%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	6%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	36.2mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	38.25 Kcal (160 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.12g	12%
Sodium	47.5mg	5%
Potassium	45.1mg	2%
Total Carbs	2.22g	2%
Sugars	0.57g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	7%
Protein	0.55g	3%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	6%
Iron	0.4mg	6%
Calcium	13.9mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.3

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

low calorie,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

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