Barbecue Lentils (TRILLIUM1204)
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 111.5
- Total Fat: 2.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 265.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 23.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.6 g
- Protein: 6.9 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Barbecue Lentils (TRILLIUM1204) calories by ingredient
Introduction
LENTIL FACTOID: Lentils are very high in folate. One cup of cooked lentils provides 90 percent of the daily recommended intake for adults. LENTIL FACTOID: Lentils are very high in folate. One cup of cooked lentils provides 90 percent of the daily recommended intake for adults.Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup choppd red onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
2 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
3/4 cup tomato sauce
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
1 1/2 cups dried (uncooked) brown lentils, rinsed
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder and mustard powder and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute: do not brown the garlic. Add the broth, tomato sauce, vinegar, mustard, agave nectar or honey and lentils. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the lentils are tender but intact, about 45 minutes.
Lentil cooking times vary. If necessary, add 1/4 cup water and simmer for 5 minutes longer if lentils are not tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRILLIUM1204.
Lentil cooking times vary. If necessary, add 1/4 cup water and simmer for 5 minutes longer if lentils are not tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRILLIUM1204.
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