Spiced Smashed Lentils Recipe

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Spiced Smashed Lentils
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Rinse and drain the lentils.
  2. Mince the shallots and garlic and chop the cilantro.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the shallots and garlic.
  4. Cook, stirring, for about five minutes, until softened and golden.
  5. Add the garam masala and lentils. Stir so the lentils are coated with the oil and garlic, then add the cilantro and cook until wilted.
  6. Add 4 cups of water and turn the heat to high.
  7. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer.
  8. Cook for about 20 minutes. If they are too watery at the end, leave the lid off for a couple minutes.
  9. Season with salt and pepper, and mash with a fork.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 423.34 Kcal (1772 kJ)
Calories from fat 9.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.01g 2%
Sodium 20.39mg 1%
Potassium 1306.65mg 28%
Total Carbs 77.37g 26%
Sugars 10.77g 43%
Dietary Fiber 33.18g 133%
Protein 28.48g 57%
Vitamin C 14.1mg 24%
Iron 8.9mg 49%
Calcium 101.2mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 155.28 Kcal (650 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.37g 2%
Sodium 7.48mg 1%
Potassium 479.28mg 28%
Total Carbs 28.38g 26%
Sugars 3.95g 43%
Dietary Fiber 12.17g 133%
Protein 10.45g 57%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 24%
Iron 3.3mg 49%
Calcium 37.1mg 10%

* 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

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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