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Ingredients
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
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1 large onion, diced
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1 bunch chard
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon Aleppo pepper, plus more for serving
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8 cups water
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1 pound red lentils, picked over and rinsed
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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½ cup lemon juice (from 3-4 lemons)
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Ground pepper to taste
Directions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 8 to 12 minutes.
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Meanwhile, separate chard greens from stems. Thinly slice the stems; chop the greens.
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Add garlic, cumin and Aleppo to the pot; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add water, lentils and the chard stems; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are falling apart, about 20 minutes. Stir in the chard leaves and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in salt, lemon juice and pepper before serving. Garnish with more oil and Aleppo, if desired.
To make ahead
Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
365 | Calories |
9g | Fat |
51g | Carbs |
22g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups | |
Calories 365 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 51g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber 13g | 46% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 22g | 44% |
Total Fat 9g | 12% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
Vitamin A 2334IU | 47% |
Vitamin C 22mg | 24% |
Vitamin E 1mg | 9% |
Folate 14mcg | 4% |
Vitamin K 314mcg | 262% |
Sodium 683mg | 30% |
Iron 5mg | 28% |
Magnesium 38mg | 9% |
Potassium 905mg | 19% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.