Rice, Lentil and Chickpea Salad

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Ingredients

??? basmati rice ???
??? extra virgin olive oil ???
??? lemon juice, freshly squeezed ???
??? wheat-free soy sauce ???
??? chickpeas/garbanzo beans (canned), rinsed and drained ???
??? Greek yogurt, plain, 2% M.F. ???
??? sriracha (hot chili sauce) ???
??? lentils (canned), rinsed and drained ???
??? green onions/scallions, finely sliced ???
??? garlic, finely chopped ???
??? Italian parsley, fresh, finely chopped ???
??? fresh basil, finely chopped ???
??? ground pepper to taste [optional] ???

Method

  1. Cook the rice. Let stand in the refrigerator at least 30 min (this step can be made ahead).
  2. In a salad bowl, combine the oil, half the lemon juice and soy sauce.
  3. Add the rice to the salad bowl, with the lentils, green onion, garlic and herbs. Add a little ground pepper, then toss gently. Let stand 10 min.
  4. In a large bowl, mix yogurt, the remaining lemon juice and sriracha together. Add chickpeas and mix well.
  5. Pour the chickpea mixture on top of rice salad, then serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (430 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

550

Fat

17 g

26 %

Saturated 2.8 g
+ Trans 0 g

14 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

650 mg

27 %

Carbohydrate

77 g

26 %

Fibre

11 g

45 %

Sugars

5 g

Net Carbs

66 g

Protein

24 g

Vitamin A

11 %

Vitamin C

42 %

Calcium

15 %

Iron

43 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Free  :
Added Sugar
Excellent source of  :
Copper, Fibre, Folacin, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, Zinc
Good source of  :
Calcium, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Source of  :
Vitamin A, Vitamin B2
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Starches 4
Fruits 0
Vegetables 0
Meat and Alternatives 2
Fats 3
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Annick D.
june 11, 2018

Needs salt

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