Food52 Lentils And Basmati With Tamarind, Coconut, Cilantro And Black Caraway Recipe

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Net Carbs are 15% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food52 Lentils And Basmati With Tamarind, Coconut, Cilantro And Black Caraway Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 15% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Food52 Lentils And Basmati With Tamarind, Coconut, Cilantro And Black Caraway Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 149 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 226
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 202mg
Total Carbohydrates: 36g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 22mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 178mg Vitamin A: 4mcg
Vitamin C: 2mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati rice, rinsed in two changes of water
  • 1/2 cup du Puy lentils, rinsed and picked through
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 T chopped fresh cilantro, including stems
  • 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon black caraway seeds (also known as nigella seeds)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon tamarind paste (I used Neera’s brand – tamarind fruit without pulp or seeds)
  • 3 teaspoons water

Instructions

Visit Food52's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)