Red Lentil-Rice Cakes with Simple Tomato Salsa Recipe

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Red Lentil-Rice Cakes with Simple Tomato Salsa
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Directions:

  1. To prepare salsa, combine first 5 ingredients; set aside at room temperature.
  2. To prepare cakes, bring 4 cups water and lentils to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Place lentils in a large bowl.
  3. Combine remaining 1 cup water and rice in pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Cool 10 minutes. Add rice to lentils.
  4. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion, fennel seeds, and garlic to pan; saute 2 minutes or until tender. Cool 10 minutes. Add to rice mixture. Add mozzarella cheese and remaining ingredients, stirring until well combined. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  5. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Spoon half of rice mixture by 1/3-cupfuls into pan, spreading to form 6 (3-inch) circles; cook 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Carefully turn cakes over; cook 5 minutes on other side. Remove cakes from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining rice mixture. Serve with salsa.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 240.69 Kcal (1008 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.91g 9%
Cholesterol 2.27mg 1%
Sodium 581.57mg 24%
Potassium 562.62mg 12%
Total Carbs 35.07g 12%
Sugars 4.75g 19%
Dietary Fiber 11.59g 46%
Protein 12.21g 24%
Vitamin C 29.1mg 48%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 17.4mg 97%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.18 Kcal (256 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g 9%
Cholesterol 0.58mg 1%
Sodium 147.83mg 24%
Potassium 143.01mg 12%
Total Carbs 8.91g 12%
Sugars 1.21g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.95g 46%
Protein 3.1g 24%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 48%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 4.4mg 97%
Calcium 22.6mg 9%

* 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

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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