Middle Eastern Pasta With Lentils Recipe

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Middle Eastern Pasta With Lentils
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Directions:

  1. Combine the lentils, water and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes or until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
  3. Add salt to taste toward the end of the cooking.
  4. Drain off most of the liquid, but reserve it in case some is needed later.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and sauté the onions until tender and beginning to color.
  6. Add the garlic, coriander, and cumin, and continue to sauté a couple of minutes, stirring.
  7. Stir this mixture into the lentils and add cayenne and black pepper to taste.
  8. Meanwhile bring a large pot of water to the boil, add salt to taste, and cook the noodles until al dente.
  9. Drain and add to the lentils.
  10. Add the yogurt, and toss together.
  11. Add some of the reserved lentil cooking water if mixture seems too dry.
  12. Reheat gently if necessary and serve at once.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 582.12 Kcal (2437 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.15g 9%
Cholesterol 0.46mg 0%
Sodium 21.7mg 1%
Potassium 861.52mg 18%
Total Carbs 104.85g 35%
Sugars 6.49g 26%
Dietary Fiber 21.41g 86%
Protein 27.11g 54%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 13%
Iron 7.7mg 43%
Calcium 107.8mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 149.5 Kcal (626 kJ)
Calories from fat 14.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.58g 9%
Cholesterol 0.12mg 0%
Sodium 5.57mg 1%
Potassium 221.25mg 18%
Total Carbs 26.93g 35%
Sugars 1.67g 26%
Dietary Fiber 5.5g 86%
Protein 6.96g 54%
Vitamin C 2mg 13%
Iron 2mg 43%
Calcium 27.7mg 11%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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