Lebanese Lentil Soup With Collard Greens Recipe

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Lebanese Lentil Soup With Collard Greens
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Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and set aside to drain
  • 1 bunch collard greens, washed , central veins removed and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • lemon juice to taste

Directions:

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the Olive oil in a heavy pan. Add the salt and the onion; cook and stir over medium heat until the onion is transparent, about 4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the drained lentils. Cook for another minute.
  3. Pour in the water. Bring to a Boil then reduce the temperature to medium/low and simmer covered for about 15 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
  4. While the lentils are simmering, prepare the Collards.
  5. Add to a skillet with the remaining Olive Oil and cook over medium heat until wilted. About 10 minutes.
  6. When the lentils are tender add the Collards and season with the Cumin, Cinnamon and Minced Garlic. Simmer about another 10 minutes.
  7. Ladle into bowls and add lemon juice to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 286.75 Kcal (1201 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.36g 17%
Sodium 886.44mg 37%
Potassium 545.2mg 12%
Total Carbs 33.85g 11%
Sugars 2.15g 9%
Dietary Fiber 16.02g 64%
Protein 13.3g 27%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 97.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 63.71 Kcal (267 kJ)
Calories from fat 22.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.52g 17%
Sodium 196.94mg 37%
Potassium 121.13mg 12%
Total Carbs 7.52g 11%
Sugars 0.48g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.56g 64%
Protein 2.96g 27%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 9%
Iron 1.1mg 28%
Calcium 21.6mg 10%

* 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

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    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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