Hearty vegetarian fare, excellent flavor, very filling and satisfying! Great with a yogurt raita.
| 1 | tbsp olive oil |
| 2 | tbsp finely chopped onion |
| 1 | cup lentils, rinsed |
| 3 | cups water |
| 10 | oz diced tomatoes |
| 1/2 | tsp minced garlic |
| 1 | cup long-grain white rice |
| 1 | tsp grated fresh ginger |
| 1 | tbsp curry powder |
| 1 | tsp garlic salt |
| 2 | tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice |
| 2 | tbsp chopped fresh cilantro |
- Heat olive oil in large, heavy saucepan or skillet.
- Add onion and cook over medium-low heat until onion is softened but not browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add rinsed and drained lentils and water.
- Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add tomatoes with juice to the pan.
- Stir in the garlic, rice, ginger, garlic salt and curry powder and cook covered 15 to 20 minutes or until lentils are softened but still somewhat firm, or done to your taste.
- Add more water as needed so mixture doesn't dry out.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, garnish with cilantro.
Beans, Main Dish, Indian, Boil, Vegetarian
| Nutrition Facts | ||||||
Serving Size 241.6g |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 258 Calories from Fat
27 |
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% Daily Value* |
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Total Fat
3.0g 5%
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Saturated Fat
0.4g 2%
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Cholesterol
0mg 0%
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Sodium
11mg 0%
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Total Carbohydrates
46.7g 16%
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Dietary Fiber
11.2g 45%
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Sugars
3.4g |
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Protein
11.9g
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* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation. |
Nutritional Analysis
| Nutrition Grade
95% confidence |
Good points |
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