Cajun-Spiced Lentils
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Cajun-Spiced Lentils

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Servings: 2 cups (500 mL) prepared

Combine dry lentils and spices into a mason jar - this makes a great gift for holidays and party hosts!

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) dry green lentils
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cayenne
  • 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) water

Directions

  1. Combine lentils with the spices and water. Be sure to use a large enough saucepan as the lentils will double or triple in size.
  2. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Stir occasionally.

Tasty Preparation Tips:
-Use vegetable or chicken stock instead of water to enhance the flavour
-Saute 1 chopped onion in 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of oil on medium heat for 3 minutes. Add the spices and continue to cook for 1 minute. Add the water or stock as well as lentils and continue to follow the cooking directions above
-Toss in your favourite vegetables such as chopped tomato, peppers, and green onion
-Like it hot? Feel free to add more cayenne pepper or add your favourite hot sauce to the cooked lentils

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 120
  • Total Fat 1 g
  • Saturated Fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Carbohydrates 22 g
  • Dietary Fibre 5 g
  • Sugar 1 g
  • Protein 8 g
  • Sodium 10 mg
  • Potassium 294 mg
  • Folate 1 mcg

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