Lentils with greens
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 54.2
- Total Fat: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 8.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 10.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
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Introduction
Adding protein in a vegetarian diet does not have to be a challenge. Lentils fit the bill perfectly. Adding protein in a vegetarian diet does not have to be a challenge. Lentils fit the bill perfectly.Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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1. 1 cup of moong dal cooked with 1 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp of sesame oil in 2 cups of water till soft and mushy (masoor or toor dal will work as well)
2. 2 Cups of mustard greens washed and chopped
3. 1/4 cup chopped shallots
4. 5-6 green chilies slit
5. 1 tomato chopped
6. seasonings: mustard seeds and curry leaves
7. salt to taste
8. 1 tsp oil or ghee
Directions
1. In a pan heat oil and add the mustard seeds and when they pop add the curry leaves followed by the onions. When onions turn pink and translucent add in the green chilies
2. Add the tomatoes and saute till they are soft
3. Add the mustard greens and saute till they start to wilt
4. Add the cooked dal, give a good mix
5. Add salt to taste and let it come to a boil
Serve with rice, they are an excellent side for chapatis (flat Indian wheat bread)
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user INDOSUNGOD.
2. Add the tomatoes and saute till they are soft
3. Add the mustard greens and saute till they start to wilt
4. Add the cooked dal, give a good mix
5. Add salt to taste and let it come to a boil
Serve with rice, they are an excellent side for chapatis (flat Indian wheat bread)
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user INDOSUNGOD.