Directions:
- Saute onions with olive oil (stirring occasionally) until golden brown. Reserve 4 tablespoons of browned onions for garnish.
- Meanwhile place lentils, water (or broth) salt,and black Pepper in a different saucepan and cook for around 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- Add Couscous, browned onions, cumin, and dash of cayenne to the lentils, stir, cover and simmer for about 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Place Lentils and Couscous in serving dish and garnish with 4 tablespoons of reserved browned onions.
- This recipe is best when served with Tomatoe Salad. See my recipe for Tomatoe Salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 271.53 Kcal (1137 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 88.92 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.88g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 9.16mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 412.18mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 35.1g | 12% | |
| Sugars | 2.65g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.74g | 47% | |
| Protein | 10.78g | 22% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3mg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 52.8mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 102.73 Kcal (430 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 33.64 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.74g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 3.47mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 155.94mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbs | 13.28g | 12% | |
| Sugars | 1g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.44g | 47% | |
| Protein | 4.08g | 22% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 20mg | 5% | |
* 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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