Directions:
- Rinse lentils several times in cold water, setting aside to drain.
- Heat garlic in olive oil in large saucepan, being careful not to scorch garlic.
- Add onion and saffron and cook, stirring, until onions are tender (add a few drops of water if onions try to stick).
- Add carrots, celery, and turnip, cooking 10 minutes over low heat.
- Add lentils, broth, tomatoes, and parsley.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer over low heat 1 1/2 hours until lentils are tender and broth is slightly thickened.
- Add lemon juice just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 181.23 Kcal (759 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 17.8 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.98g | 3% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1287.92mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 539.36mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 30.88g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 4.58g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.96g | 48% | |
| Protein | 9.4g | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 44.9mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 39.39 Kcal (165 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 3.87 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0.43g | 3% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 279.96mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 117.24mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.71g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 0.99g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6g | 48% | |
| Protein | 2.04g | 19% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 9.8mg | 4% | |
* 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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