Warm Spiced Lentils Recipe

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Warm Spiced Lentils
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  1. Place lentils in a large saucepan, and cover with water to 2 inches above lentils. Stud whole onion with cloves. Add studded onion, bay leaves, and rind to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until lentils are just tender. Drain well. Discard onion, bay leaves, and rind.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped red onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato and the next 6 ingredients (through garlic); cook 2 minutes. Stir in lentils, cilantro, and parsley; cook 2 minutes. Stir in juice, salt, and black pepper. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 106.13 Kcal (444 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.22g 0%
Cholesterol 3.04mg 1%
Sodium 158.76mg 7%
Potassium 125.77mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.45g 2%
Sugars 3.31g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4.58g 18%
Protein 6.86g 14%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 37.4mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.96 Kcal (506 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.25g 0%
Cholesterol 3.46mg 1%
Sodium 180.94mg 7%
Potassium 143.35mg 3%
Total Carbs 6.21g 2%
Sugars 3.77g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5.22g 18%
Protein 7.82g 14%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 20%
Iron 2.2mg 11%
Calcium 42.6mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.3
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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