Salads May 13, 2013
Calories
316
Sodium
189mg
7% DV
Fat
5g
8% DV
Protein
12g
25% DV
Carbs
64g
21% DV
Fiber
11g
46% DV
Lentils with Brown Rice & Veggies
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A light but filling vegetarian meal with lentils, brown rice, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta. Dressed with lemon & oil.
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2 cups cooked brown rice (I use Trader Joe's organic frozen brown rice & I love it)
1 cup lentils, rinsed & picked over
1 bay leaf
4 cups water
3 small tomatoes (I used brown tomatoes), diced
1 medium english cucumber, diced
juice of 2 lemons
~ 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
handful of (reduced fat) feta cheese, to taste
1 cup lentils, rinsed & picked over
1 bay leaf
4 cups water
3 small tomatoes (I used brown tomatoes), diced
1 medium english cucumber, diced
juice of 2 lemons
~ 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
handful of (reduced fat) feta cheese, to taste
I love using Trader Joe's frozen rice (it's ready in 3 minutes), but if you're using "real" rice, prepare that now.
In a medium saucepan, add one cup of lentils with four cups of water and a bay leaf....
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
316
Sodium
189mg
7% DV
Fat
5g
8% DV
Protein
12g
25% DV
Carbs
64g
21% DV
Fiber
11g
46% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Polysaturated Fat 1g 11%
Monosaturated Fat 1g 11%
Cholesterol 2mg 0%
Sodium 189mg 7%
Potassium 553mg 15%
Protein 12g 25%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 11g 46%
Sugar 2g 5%
Vitamin A 503IU 10%
Vitamin B6 1mg 72%
Vitamin C 12mg 20%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
