Spiced Lentils Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Spiced Lentils

Yummy as a side dish or as a main with a salad.

Yields:

4 servings

Meal Type:

Main Dish
Side Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

8 oz dried green lentils
3 cups water
3 tbsps canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 oz green chilies, seeded and finely chopped
1 slice ginger root, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 medium whole ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 oz lemon juice
2 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Rinse lentils with cold running water.
Place lentils and water into a saucepan and cook according to directions.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan; add onion and brown till soft.
Stir in the chilies, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for about 8 minutes.
Add in the lentils, tomatoes, lemon juice and 1/2 the cilantro, mixing thoroughly.
Serve warm, sprinkled with the remainder cilantro. Add a dash or two of Tabasco, if you like.
Add a dash or two of Tabasco sauce, if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories

Amount Per Serving 321

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

Amount Per Serving 11.28g

% Daily Value 14%
- Saturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.874g
- Trans Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 3.516g
- Monounsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 6.334g
Cholesterol

Amount Per Serving 0mg

% Daily Value 0%
Sodium

Amount Per Serving 40mg

% Daily Value 2%
Total Carbohydrate

Amount Per Serving 40.52g

% Daily Value 15%
- Dietary Fiber
  
  Amount Per Serving 18.6g
  
  % Daily Value 66%
- Total Sugars
  
  Amount Per Serving 4.06g
  
  Includes -g Added Sugars
Protein

Amount Per Serving 15.61g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

Vitamin A

Amount Per Serving 3mcg

% Daily Value 0%
Vitamin C

Amount Per Serving 19mg

% Daily Value 21%
Vitamin D

Amount Per Serving -mcg

% Daily Value -%
Calcium

Amount Per Serving 4mg

% Daily Value 0%
Iron

Amount Per Serving 26mg

% Daily Value 144%
Potassium

Amount Per Serving 753mg

% Daily Value 16%

Nutrition summary:

Calories 321 KCal
Fat 11.28 g
Carbs 40.52 g
Protein 15.61 g

There are 321 calories in 1 serving of Spiced Lentils.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.