Warm Spiced Lentils Recipe

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Warm Spiced Lentils
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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, cover lentils by 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well.
  3. In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  4. Cook onion for 5 minutes.
  5. Add garlic, 2/3 of tomatoes, cucumber, cumin, ginger, paprika and cayenne.
  6. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
  7. Add parsley and lentils, stir for 2 minutes.
  8. Season with lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Fold in remaining tomatoes and garnish with feta cheese.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 340.63 Kcal (1426 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.7g 21%
Cholesterol 25.23mg 8%
Sodium 329.18mg 14%
Potassium 749.25mg 16%
Total Carbs 37.17g 12%
Sugars 5.3g 21%
Dietary Fiber 16.68g 67%
Protein 18.03g 36%
Vitamin C 25.1mg 42%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 202.9mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 162.71 Kcal (681 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.54g 21%
Cholesterol 12.05mg 8%
Sodium 157.24mg 14%
Potassium 357.9mg 16%
Total Carbs 17.76g 12%
Sugars 2.53g 21%
Dietary Fiber 7.97g 67%
Protein 8.61g 36%
Vitamin C 12mg 42%
Iron 2.4mg 28%
Calcium 96.9mg 20%

* 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

  • 7.2
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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