Lentil Burger Pilaf

½ cup lentils, rinsed
2 cups water
2/3 cup celery, chopped
2/3 cup onion, chopped
2 tsp. canola oil
½ cup bulgur
¼ tsp. salt

 

Combine lentils and water in saucepan.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.  Do not drain. 

Meanwhile in a pan, sauté onion and celery with oil until softened.  Stir in bulgur and cook 2 minutes.  Add to lentils along with salt; simmer until liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.

 

Yield: 4 servings

PER SERVING:     
CALORIES: 170     
FAT: 3g            SATURATED FAT: 0g
SODIUM: 160mg
CARBOHYDRATE: 30g     
CHOLESTEROL: 0mg         
PROTEIN: 9g
FIBER: 9g

 

WeightWatchers Points:  3

 

Diabetic Exchange: 2 carbohydrate + 1/2 fat

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