Simple Savory Lentils (Dal) Recipe

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Simple Savory Lentils (Dal)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Soak lentils in water to cover for several hours or overnight. Drain.
  2. Bring lentils & 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan & stir in salt & turmeric.
  3. Cover & simmer about 45 minutes or until lentils are tender (but not mushy.).
  4. Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat & cook onion, cumin & cardamon, stirring, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add garlic & cook, stirring, another minute.
  6. Stir onion mixture into lentils.
  7. Cook uncovered over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 216.68 Kcal (907 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.08g 6%
Sodium 591.48mg 25%
Potassium 530.76mg 11%
Total Carbs 32.53g 11%
Sugars 2.1g 8%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g 63%
Protein 13.01g 26%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 8%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 66.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 67.66 Kcal (283 kJ)
Calories from fat 11.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.28g 6%
Sodium 184.71mg 25%
Potassium 165.75mg 11%
Total Carbs 10.16g 11%
Sugars 0.66g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g 63%
Protein 4.06g 26%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 25%
Calcium 20.9mg 7%

* 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

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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