Lentils and Rice Recipe

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Lentils and Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup dry rice
  • 3 cups diced onion
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 salt

Directions:

  1. Cook rice
  2. Add lentils to approx 4 cups of water. Cook for about 25 minutes or until just soft. (time will vary based on freshness of lentils).
  3. Meanwhile chop onion and sautee with oil in shallow pan. Slowly cook over 25 minutes, and allow to caramelize.
  4. When onions are ready add cumin and mix (remove half and place on papertowel for garnish if desired).
  5. Stir in lentils (use a slotted spoon, or strainer). Cook for a couple of minutes.
  6. Add hot rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2124.47 Kcal (8895 kJ)
Calories from fat 712.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 79.15g 122%
Cholesterol 3.26mg 1%
Sodium 3073.18mg 128%
Potassium 2884.46mg 61%
Total Carbs 280.88g 94%
Sugars 23.05g 92%
Dietary Fiber 69.18g 277%
Protein 69.48g 139%
Vitamin C 43mg 72%
Iron 22.2mg 123%
Calcium 297.8mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 233.62 Kcal (978 kJ)
Calories from fat 78.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.7g 122%
Cholesterol 0.36mg 1%
Sodium 337.94mg 128%
Potassium 317.19mg 61%
Total Carbs 30.89g 94%
Sugars 2.53g 92%
Dietary Fiber 7.61g 277%
Protein 7.64g 139%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 72%
Iron 2.4mg 123%
Calcium 32.7mg 30%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 48.3
    Points
  • 52
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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