Onion Lentils and Rice Recipe

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Onion Lentils and Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cumin

Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in skillet, saute the onions with 1 tsp cumin until lightly browned (can add some garlic too, if desired).
  2. Remove 1/3 of the onions and set aside.
  3. Continue cooking the rest of the onions until dark brown and black in places.
  4. In the meantime, bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add the lentils, reduce heat, and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
  5. To the lentils, add the 1/3 lightly browned onions, rice, salt, and remaining 1 tsp cumin.
  6. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the well-browned onions.
  8. Cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
  9. Serve!
  10. Especially good with chopped lettuce, tomatoes, and a dollop of yogurt or sour cream on top.
  11. Also good with cooked spinach.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 474.7 Kcal (1987 kJ)
Calories from fat 105.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.7g 18%
Sodium 593.95mg 25%
Potassium 639.67mg 14%
Total Carbs 75.2g 25%
Sugars 4.28g 17%
Dietary Fiber 17.13g 69%
Protein 16.91g 34%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 13%
Iron 6.5mg 36%
Calcium 81.1mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 118.77 Kcal (497 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.93g 18%
Sodium 148.61mg 25%
Potassium 160.05mg 14%
Total Carbs 18.82g 25%
Sugars 1.07g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4.29g 69%
Protein 4.23g 34%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 13%
Iron 1.6mg 36%
Calcium 20.3mg 8%

* 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

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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