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Lovely Brown Rice and Lentils Recipe

Lovely Brown Rice and Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked
1/2 cup lentils, uncooked
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp hot sauce (or to taste)
2 cups vegetable broth

Directions:

Saute onion with oil in medium saucepan until onion is translucent.
Add green pepper; saute for 3 minutes.
Add rice; saute 2 more minutes.
Add lentils, spices, hot sauce, and veggie broth. Cover and bring to boil; simmer 35-40 minutes, or until water is mostly absorbed.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	386.92 Kcal (1620 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.31g	14%
Cholesterol	1.64mg	1%
Sodium	863.62mg	36%
Potassium	775.32mg	16%
Total Carbs	63.39g	21%
Sugars	6.62g	26%
Dietary Fiber	14.44g	58%
Protein	14.37g	29%
Vitamin C	24.9mg	42%
Iron	5.5mg	31%
Calcium	68.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.6 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.12g	14%
Cholesterol	0.55mg	1%
Sodium	289.26mg	36%
Potassium	259.69mg	16%
Total Carbs	21.23g	21%
Sugars	2.22g	26%
Dietary Fiber	4.84g	58%
Protein	4.81g	29%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	42%
Iron	1.9mg	31%
Calcium	23mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.7

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
cholesterol free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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