Red Lentil Dal Recipe

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Red Lentil Dal
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  1. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup onion and 1 minced garlic clove and sauté until tender and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Set aside. Combine 3 cups water, lentils, remaining 1 cup onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, turmeric, cumin and ginger in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until lentils are tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer half of lentil mixture to processor; purée until smooth. Return purée to same saucepan. Mix in sautéed onion mixture. Simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Spoon rice into bowls. Spoon dal over. Top with tomatoes, cilantro and chili.
  3. Per serving: calories, 410; total fat, 5 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 0. Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 244.06 Kcal (1022 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.04g 6%
Sodium 12.98mg 1%
Potassium 690.08mg 15%
Total Carbs 38.75g 13%
Sugars 5.29g 21%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g 68%
Protein 13.89g 28%
Vitamin C 17.1mg 29%
Iron 4.3mg 24%
Calcium 75.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 70.14 Kcal (294 kJ)
Calories from fat 10.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.16g 6%
Sodium 3.73mg 1%
Potassium 198.32mg 15%
Total Carbs 11.14g 13%
Sugars 1.52g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4.92g 68%
Protein 3.99g 28%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 29%
Iron 1.2mg 24%
Calcium 21.8mg 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

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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