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Ingredients
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1 cup lentils
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1 ⅓ quarts water, divided
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⅔ cup uncooked long grain white rice
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 pound ground beef
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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3 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs
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salt, to taste
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ground black pepper, to taste
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1 quart tomato sauce
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¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Directions
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Place lentils in a pot with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
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Bring rice and 1 1/3 cup water to boil in a pot. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, beaten egg, garlic, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, parsley, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper. Form ground beef mixture into 1 inch balls. Place meatballs in skillet and cook 5 minutes or until evenly brown.
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In a large pot, bring the tomato sauce and 4 cups water to a boil. Transfer the browned meatballs to the pot. Mix in cooked lentils and rice. Return to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
324 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
34g | Carbs |
21g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 324 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
Cholesterol 61mg | 20% |
Sodium 787mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate 34g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber 7g | 24% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 21g | 42% |
Vitamin C 10mg | 12% |
Calcium 92mg | 7% |
Iron 5mg | 28% |
Potassium 787mg | 17% |
* 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.