Lemony Yellow Lentils

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 cups yellow lentils
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon gingerroot, freshly grated
  • 1 lemon, zest of, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • Garnish
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat melt the butter and add the garlic. Stir and cook until just beginning to brown, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the yellow lentils, stir to coat with the melted butter, then add the broth. Simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender but not too mushy, approximately 20-30 minutes.
  3. The lentils will thicken as they cool down.
  4. Stir in the fresh ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

421 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.6g 17% DV
Total Fat 30.6g 39% DV
Carbs 32.7g 12% DV
Fiber 4.1g 15% DV
Sugar 3.7g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9964.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1421.8mg 30% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 83.8mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 163.2mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 346.8mg 27% DV
Iron 13.7mg 76% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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