Toasted skillet-popped lentils seasoned with parsley and cayenne pepper. These nutty lentils make a delicious, low calorie, under-20-minute meal. If you love popcorn you will love these!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups dry lentils
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup dried parsley
Directions
Step 1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour in lentils; cook and stir constantly until plump and coated with oil, about 5 minutes. Stir in cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until lentils are brown around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in parsley; remove popped lentils from pan and serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 30 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat3g | 3% |
Saturated Fat0g | 2% |
Sodium90mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 4% |
Total Sugars0g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 19% |
Calcium41mg | 3% |
Iron3mg | 15% |
Potassium114mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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