Curried Lentil Lettuce Wraps – Lentils.org

Curried Lentil Lettuce Wraps

  By CynthiaSass  , ,

June 6, 2016

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Recipe by Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RD, CSSD, as seen in her latest book "Slim Down Now: Shed Pounds and Inches with Pulses -- The New Superfood"

  • Prep: 5 Minutes
  • Cook: 10 Minutes
  • 5 Minutes

    10 Minutes

    15 Minutes

  • Yields: 1
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Directions

  1. In a medium pan over low heat, sauté onion in coconut oil and broth until translucent. Add tomato and seasoning ingredients and stir 3-4 more minutes. Add lentils to heat through.
  2. Fill romaine leaves with mixture just before serving.

Cynthia Sass is one of the first registered dietitians in the country to be Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has served as a sports nutrition consultant to four professional teams, and counsels professional and competitive athletes in numerous sports through her private practice, in New York City, Los Angeles, and across the United States. Sass holds master’s degrees in both nutrition science and public health, in addition to a personal trainer certification and formal culinary training. A three-time New York Times best-selling author, Sass is a frequent national TV guest and keynote speaker. Her newest book, Slim Down Now: Shed Pounds and Inches with Pulses – The New Superfood, includes over 100 recipes Sass personally developed, as well as chapters devoted to the power of pulses, mindfulness meditation, and how to look forward to and enjoy exercise.

Ingredients

¼ cup minced yellow onion

1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil

1/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

1 small Roma tomato, minced

2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice

½ teaspoon minced garlic

1/16 teaspoon ground coriander

1/16 teaspoon cumin

1/16 teaspoon turmeric

1/16 teaspoon cinnamon

1/16 teaspoon ground black pepper

½ cup cooked green lentils

3-4 large outer Romaine leaves

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size3-4 lettuce wraps (1 serving as main course)
Calories310
Sodium55 mg
Protein12 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sugar8 g
Total Fat14 g
Saturated Fat13 g
Total Carbohydrates34 g
Dietary Fiber13 g