Pasta with Lentils and Kale Recipe

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Pasta with Lentils and Kale
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  1. Simmer lentils in water (2 cups) with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart saucepan, uncovered, adding more water if necessary to keep lentils barely covered, until tender but not falling apart, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and season with salt.
  2. While lentils simmer, heat 1/4 cup oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onion with pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring, 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and golden (stir more frequently toward end of cooking), about 20 minutes. Remove lid and increase heat to moderate, then cook, stirring frequently, until onion is golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  3. While onion cooks, cut out and discard stems and center ribs from kale. Cook kale in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer kale with tongs to a colander to drain, pressing lightly. Keep pot of water at a boil, covered.
  4. Coarsely chop kale and add to onion along with lentils (including lentil-cooking liquid), then simmer, stirring, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add pasta to kale-cooking liquid and boil, uncovered, until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup pasta-cooking liquid, then drain pasta in a colander. Add pasta to lentil mixture along with about 1/3 cup of pasta-cooking liquid (or enough to keep pasta moist) and cook over high heat, tossing, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
  6. Cooks' Notes ·Lentils and onions can be cooked up to 5 days ahead and chilled, uncovered, until completely cooled, then covered. Reheat over low heat, thinning with water as necessary. ·Kale can be washed and trimmed 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed plastic bag lined with dampened paper towels.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 641.56 Kcal (2686 kJ)
Calories from fat 224.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g 38%
Sodium 476.67mg 20%
Potassium 953.67mg 20%
Total Carbs 92.69g 31%
Sugars 1.98g 8%
Dietary Fiber 17.58g 70%
Protein 15.98g 32%
Vitamin C 105.6mg 176%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 28%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 165.8mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 171.75 Kcal (719 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.69g 38%
Sodium 127.61mg 20%
Potassium 255.31mg 20%
Total Carbs 24.82g 31%
Sugars 0.53g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4.71g 70%
Protein 4.28g 32%
Vitamin C 28.3mg 176%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 28%
Iron 1mg 20%
Calcium 44.4mg 17%

* 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

  • 14.1
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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