Savory Pumpkin Brown Lentils Recipe

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Savory Pumpkin Brown Lentils
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup lentils
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree (or 1 15-oz can)
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp marjoram
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 dash cinnamon

Directions:

  1. Sort through the lentils to remove any stones, twigs, etc. and rinse them under the tap a few times.
  2. Bring the broth to a boil then lower the heat.
  3. Add the pumpkin and stir until it's completely melded.
  4. Add the spices and mix well.
  5. Add the lentils and loosely cover the pot, let simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils have softened a little bit.
  6. Fluff up and serve, salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 301.86 Kcal (1264 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.38g 7%
Cholesterol 1.85mg 1%
Sodium 953.27mg 40%
Potassium 753.15mg 16%
Total Carbs 50.71g 17%
Sugars 4.81g 19%
Dietary Fiber 16.95g 68%
Protein 16.23g 32%
Vitamin C 7mg 12%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 63.7mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 85.84 Kcal (359 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.25g 7%
Cholesterol 0.52mg 1%
Sodium 271.08mg 40%
Potassium 214.17mg 16%
Total Carbs 14.42g 17%
Sugars 1.37g 19%
Dietary Fiber 4.82g 68%
Protein 4.62g 32%
Vitamin C 2mg 12%
Iron 1.7mg 32%
Calcium 18.1mg 6%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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