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Spicy Red Lentils With Capers and Currants Recipe

Spicy Red Lentils With Capers and Currants Recipe

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Spicy Red Lentils With Capers and Currants

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Ingredients:

Serving

600 g dried red lentils (they actually look bright orange)
140 g currants
1/4-1/2 cup capers (i use small salted that have been rinsed)
175 ml light olive oil
70 ml red wine vinegar
2 tbsp white sugar
2 tsp sea salt
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
1 tsp freshly ground cumin
1 tsp mustard powder
1 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon
red onion , slithers
fresh parsley leaves

Directions:

Place large saucepan of water on to boil for the lentils.
Check lentils for any stones etc. Place lentils in a fine sieve and run under lots of running water, when water runs clear, give them a good tap on the side of the bench to get rid of excess water.
Tip lentils into saucepan of boiling water, stir them well and cook them for only a couple of minutes, until they are just tender with a hint of firmness (watch them very carefully as they can turn into mush in the space of 30 seconds or so, testing them as you go).
As soon as they are ready pour them into a sieve to drain, shaking them well to get rid of any excess water.
Tip the cooked lentils into the dressing and mix well. Add the currants and the capers, and leave the salad to cool to room temperature, stirring it regularly.
When you are ready to serve, pile it onto a plate/bowl and sprinle some onion slithers and parsley leaves over the top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	377.76 Kcal (1582 kJ)
Calories from fat	156.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.39g	27%
Sodium	620.18mg	26%
Potassium	622.35mg	13%
Total Carbs	40.15g	13%
Sugars	3.85g	15%
Dietary Fiber	19.46g	78%
Protein	15.92g	32%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	14%
Iron	5.2mg	29%
Calcium	44.5mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	353.94 Kcal (1482 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.3g	27%
Sodium	581.07mg	26%
Potassium	583.1mg	13%
Total Carbs	37.62g	13%
Sugars	3.61g	15%
Dietary Fiber	18.23g	78%
Protein	14.92g	32%
Vitamin C	7.9mg	14%
Iron	4.9mg	29%
Calcium	41.7mg	4%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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