Skillet-Popped Lentils with Parsley

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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!

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

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

  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)

30 Calories
3g Fat
2g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 30
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 114mg 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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