Minced meat with lentils

This is an unusual, yet an interesting combination of ingredients and tastes, that provides the organism with valuable nutrients, as it is a great source of protein and monounsaturated fat.

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Servings: 4

Nutritional Information (Amount per serving)

Calories 228 Kcal
Protein 17.6g
Carbohydrates 11 g
Dietary Fiber 3.4 g
Fat- total 12.6 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Mono Fat 6.6 g
Poly Fat 0.8 g
Cholesterol 50 mg

INGREDIENTS

300g minced ground beef
100g lentils
1 tomato, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
parsley, chopped
fresh thyme
bay leaves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
pepper
water

PREPARATION

In a casserole pour 3 cups water and the lentils. Simmer about 1 hour. Warm the olive oil in a pan. Add the minced meat and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, onion and tomato. Stir the mix for 3-4 minutes.

Add the lentils, thyme, bay leaves, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes. Sprinkle on top with parsley and serve hot.


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