Microwave Spanish Rice and Lentil Pilaf Recipe

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Microwave Spanish Rice and Lentil Pilaf
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (540 g) can lentils
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 1 (540 g) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups stock
  • 1 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Directions:

  1. Combine (drained) lentils, rice, tomatoes, stock, basil, cinnamon and sugar in microwave-safe casserole dish.
  2. Cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) 8-10 minutes. Continue cooking on MED (50%) 40-45 minutes until rice is tender and fluffy.
  3. Let stand covered for 5 minutes, sprinkle with your choice of cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 152.01 Kcal (636 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.29g 13%
Cholesterol 24.55mg 8%
Sodium 402.25mg 17%
Potassium 198.1mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.81g 4%
Sugars 2.87g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 3%
Protein 8.45g 17%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 200.5mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 150.21 Kcal (629 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.19g 13%
Cholesterol 24.26mg 8%
Sodium 397.51mg 17%
Potassium 195.76mg 4%
Total Carbs 10.68g 4%
Sugars 2.84g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 3%
Protein 8.35g 17%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 198.1mg 20%

* 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

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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