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LENTILS WITH ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Lentils With Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Erik H

Categories     Lentil

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup lentils
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3 tablespoons ghee
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 inch slice fresh ginger
1 green chili pepper, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin seed
salt

Steps:

  • Place lentils, water & turmeric in a pot over medium heat & bring to a boil. Continue cooking, removing the froth from the top from time to time.
  • In a separate pot, heat half the ghee. Saute onion & garlic till golden. Stir in ginger, chili & zucchini. Mix thoroughly & continue to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the lentils to the zucchini mixture. Stir in salt & garam masala. Half cover the pot, lower the heat & cook for 15 minutes.
  • In the remaining ghee, toss in the cumin seeds & heat till they sizle & change colour.
  • Serve lentils hot with the ghee/cumin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 22.2, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 6.6

LENTIL BURRITOS



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I'm constantly trying to incorporate healthy but tasty meals into our menu. Kids and adults alike love these mildly spiced burritos that combine filling lentils with crisp zucchini. -Pam Masters, Wickenburg, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 burritos.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 cup dried brown lentils
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed

Steps:

  • Place first six ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until lentils are tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain if necessary., Stir zucchini, taco sauce and cheese into lentils. To serve, place about 1/2 cup lentil mixture on each tortilla and roll up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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