Tunisian Pasta with Lentils (Hlalem) Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Tunisian Pasta with Lentils (Hlalem) Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

or as needed

1 large onion

chopped

1 large carrot

grated

3 cloves garlic

crushed

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

4 cups cold water

1 (19 ounce) can lentils

drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

broken into 1 1/2-inch pieces

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion carrot and garlic in the hot oil until soft about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes reduce heat to low and continue to cook until carrots and onions are mushy about 10 minutes. Stir in water lentils paprika cumin salt and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in pasta and bring to a boil once more about 5 minutes. Cover the pot turn off heat and leave on the burner. Let sit for 15 minutes. Stir cover again and let sit until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite about 15 minutes more. Stir and serve.

Nutritional Information

Tunisian Pasta with Lentils (Hlalem) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 320.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.5g 27%

Carbohydrates: 61.1g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 9.1g 36%

Sugars: 3.8g

Fat: 3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 2342.9IU 47%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.3mg 56%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 11.5mg 19%

Folate: 151.1mcg 38%

Calcium: 61.4mg 6%

Iron: 3.5mg 19%

Magnesium: 55.3mg 20%

Potassium: 486.2mg 14%

Sodium: 512.4mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.7mg 67%

Calories From Fat: 26.6

*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.