Lentil and Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Lentil and Rice Pilaf
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  1. Rinse lentils. If possible, soak in warm water for at least 2 hours. Drain and set aside. If you don't soak the lentils, they may need more water and take longer to cook.
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, and saute until golden brown about 10-15 minutes. Set aside 1 cup of the sauteed onions for garnish. Add the rice to the onions and saute until well coated with oil, about 1 minute.
  3. Add lentils, water, salt, pepper, spices and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook covered over low heat for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Fluff lentils with a fork. Serve on a large platter and scatter the remaining 1 cup of sauteed onions on top. Garnish with non-fat yogurt if desired. Be sure to taste for seasoning.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 515.17 Kcal (2157 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.04g 22%
Cholesterol 2.96mg 1%
Sodium 615.69mg 26%
Potassium 659.94mg 14%
Total Carbs 74.3g 25%
Sugars 2.74g 11%
Dietary Fiber 16.58g 66%
Protein 22.38g 45%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 124.8mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 140.05 Kcal (586 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.82g 22%
Cholesterol 0.8mg 1%
Sodium 167.38mg 26%
Potassium 179.41mg 14%
Total Carbs 20.2g 25%
Sugars 0.74g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4.51g 66%
Protein 6.08g 45%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 5%
Iron 1.6mg 32%
Calcium 33.9mg 12%

* 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

  • 10.7
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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