Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions Recipe

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Lebanese Lentil/Rice Pilaf With Blackened Onions
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Directions:

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and next 4 ingredients; sauté until onion softens, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add broth and lentils; bring to boil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in rice; return to boil.
  6. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and rice and lentils are tender, about 15 minutes longer.
  7. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Add sliced onions; sauté until soft and beginning to blacken, about 20 minutes.
  9. Season pilaf to taste with salt and pepper.
  10. Transfer to plates; top with blackened onions.
  11. Place tomatoes and cucumber alongside.
  12. Top pilaf with dollop of yogurt.
  13. Sprinkle with mint.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 324.71 Kcal (1359 kJ)
Calories from fat 134.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.92g 23%
Cholesterol 0.14mg 0%
Sodium 84.97mg 4%
Potassium 726.63mg 15%
Total Carbs 37.02g 12%
Sugars 7.05g 28%
Dietary Fiber 14.79g 59%
Protein 11.99g 24%
Vitamin C 17.8mg 30%
Iron 3.8mg 21%
Calcium 77.7mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.41 Kcal (508 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.58g 23%
Cholesterol 0.05mg 0%
Sodium 31.77mg 4%
Potassium 271.69mg 15%
Total Carbs 13.84g 12%
Sugars 2.64g 28%
Dietary Fiber 5.53g 59%
Protein 4.48g 24%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 30%
Iron 1.4mg 21%
Calcium 29.1mg 8%

* 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

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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