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Lemony Lentils

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Submitted by regina

This lentil recipe is fantastic. The first time I made it I wasn’t sure how it was going to taste, I thought it might be a little too lemony but was willing to give it a try. This dish is excellent--there is only a subtle taste of lemon which is refreshing. Added it right away to my recipe rotation.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

1 hrs

READY

1 hrs

Ingredients

1 15
TABLESPOON ML VEGETABLE OIL
1 1
EACH EACH ONIONS
chopped
2 2
EACH EACH GARLIC CLOVES
finely chopped
1 15
TABLESPOON ML GINGER ROOT
finely chopped
1 5
TEASPOON ML HOT CHILI PEPPERS
dried, flaked
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML CUMIN
ground
1 1
EACH EACH CINNAMON STICKS
1/2 inch *
1 237
2 473
CUPS ML WATER
1 1
EACH EACH BAY LEAVES *
2 2
SLICES SLICES LEMON
1/2 inch thick *
1 1
X X SALT AND BLACK PEPPER
to taste *

Directions

In a medium pot, heat the oil over medium heat.

Add the onion, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, cumin and cinnamon stick.

Sauté for about 2 minutes or untili fragrant.

Add the lentils and cook stirring, until the lentils are coated with the seasoning mixture.

Add the water, bay leaf and lemon slices.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender.

Season well with salt and pepper.

Drain off any excess water and remove the lemon slices and bay leaf before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 136g (4.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 145 16% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 7%
Dietary Fiber 10g 41%
Sugars g
Protein 18g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 4% Iron 16%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 
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