Indian-Spiced Rice with Lentils Recipe

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Indian-Spiced Rice with Lentils
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Directions:

  1. Rinse lentils; drain. Place in small bowl. Rinse rice; drain. Place in another small bowl. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cinnamon, cloves, and cumin; sauté about 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; sauté about 30 seconds. Add water, salt, sugar, and turmeric; bring to boil. Reduce heat; add lentils and cook 8 minutes. Increase heat to high. Add rice and boil 5 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until lentils and rice are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes longer. Remove from heat; let stand covered 5 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl. Remove cinnamon stick pieces and cloves. Mix in cilantro and lime juice.
  2. * Basmati rice is available at Indian markets and some supermarkets.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 202.45 Kcal (848 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.34g 4%
Sodium 781.88mg 33%
Potassium 346.4mg 7%
Total Carbs 36.66g 12%
Sugars 1.2g 5%
Dietary Fiber 10.44g 42%
Protein 9.69g 19%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Iron 18.7mg 104%
Calcium 42.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 79.45 Kcal (333 kJ)
Calories from fat 8.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.92g 4%
Sodium 306.86mg 33%
Potassium 135.95mg 7%
Total Carbs 14.39g 12%
Sugars 0.47g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g 42%
Protein 3.8g 19%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 6%
Iron 7.3mg 104%
Calcium 16.8mg 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

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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