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Lentils, Chilies, & Jicama Salad
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Ingredients
4 c. lentils
2 c. Jicama, julienne-sliced
2 quarts chicken broth or water
1 c. red bell pepper, diced
½ c. butter or oil
½ c. chopped cilantro
2 c. diced onion
2 tsp. dried basil
1 c. Serrano chilies, minced
1 tsp. ground ginger
2 c. corn kernels
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Cook lentils in broth or water just until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. In a steam-jacketed kettle or stock pot, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Stir in onion and chilies. Sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in corn, jicama, bell pepper, cilantro, basil, ginger, salt and pepper. Continue cooking additional 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot as an accompaniment to seafood, lamb or chicken or cold as a side salad to cheeses and grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Servings Per Container
24 (1/2 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories
Calories From Fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Trans Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Sugars
Protein
Vitamin A
%
•
Vitamin C
%
Calcium
%
•
Iron
%
* Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Calories
2,000
2,2500
Total Fat
Less than
65g
80g
Saturated Fat
Less than
20g
25g
Cholesterol
Less than
300mg
300mg
Sodium
Less than
2,400mg
2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate
300g
375g
Dietary Fiber
25g
30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
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