The concept is interesting but as written the recipe has some serious issues. First, the spices are pretty boring for an Indian dal - I added coriander, cumin, garam masala and cilantro just to punch up the flavor (follow the Fragrant Red Lentils with Rice recipe for a good spice combo). Second, as noted by others, the whole thing is ridiculously soggy (I assembled it in the morning and by lunchtime it was literally dripping). Most lentil recipes have a 1:2 lentil-to-liquid ratio, the 1:3 ratio here is a weird choice for a wrap base. I wound up straining it through a coffee filter to remove some of the excess liquid.
Lentil Dal Wraps
Pack some carrot and celery sticks to nosh alongside this hearty sandwich.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 wrap)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 461
- Calories from fat: 15%
- Fat: 7.6g
- Saturated fat: 0.5g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.2g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 3.4g
- Protein: 23.5g
- Carbohydrate: 73.2g
- Fiber: 10.3g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
- Iron: 5.7mg
- Sodium: 916mg
- Calcium: 103mg
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cups vertically sliced Vidalia or other sweet onion
- 1 cup dried small red lentils
- 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cups water, divided
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 (1.4-ounce) flatbreads (such as Flatout)
- 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1/2 cup julienne-cut cucumber
Preparation
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add lentils, ginger, pepper, and cinnamon; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1 cup water and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Add remaining 1 cup water and juice, and cook 30 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt. Remove cinnamon stick; cool lentil mixture completely. Spread about 1/2 cup mixture over each flatbread. Spread 1 tablespoon yogurt over each serving; divide cucumber evenly among flatbreads. Roll up. Cover and chill.
Lentil Dal Wraps Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sandwiches
- CONVENIENCE: Portable/Picnic
- CUISINE: Indian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Beans, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Saturated Fat
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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