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Lentils with Lemon Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups dried green or brown lentils , picked over and rinsed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 large swiss chard leaves, washed well, stems removed and sliced into thin strips crosswise
2 tbsp mashed garlic (about 8 large garlic cloves)
3/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (leaves from 1 to 2 bunches)
1 cup water
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp pomegranate molasses

Directions:

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and cook the lentils until tender, 20 to 45 minutes. Check often because the cooking time varies depending on the age of the lentils. Drain and set aside. In a medium-size non-reactive skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-high heat, then cook the Swiss chard until it wilts, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and drain off any liquid. Set aside. In the same skillet heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cilantro and cook until sizzling, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to medium, add the Swiss chard, drained lentils and water and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the lemon juice and pomegranate molasses and continue cooking until the lentils look mushy, about another 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle a small amount of olive oil over it before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1668.98 Kcal (6988 kJ)
Calories from fat	560.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	62.32g	96%
Sodium	542.93mg	23%
Potassium	3806.23mg	81%
Total Carbs	202.22g	67%
Sugars	17.19g	69%
Dietary Fiber	94.78g	379%
Protein	80.93g	162%
Vitamin C	99.1mg	165%
Iron	29mg	161%
Calcium	363.3mg	36%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	185.89 Kcal (778 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.94g	96%
Sodium	60.47mg	23%
Potassium	423.95mg	81%
Total Carbs	22.52g	67%
Sugars	1.92g	69%
Dietary Fiber	10.56g	379%
Protein	9.01g	162%
Vitamin C	11mg	165%
Iron	3.2mg	161%
Calcium	40.5mg	36%

* 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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