Ingredient Spotlight: Lentils

Meet Lentils!Lentils are tasty legumes that are absolutely packed with protein, fiber, and iron. They are also very low in fat and sodium. What a healthful treat!Lentils are amazing replacements for meat in many dishes, but they can also stand alone as a great legume to eat in soups or salads.We like cooking lentils with our favorite Mexican spices and rolling them up with salsa and fresh veggies into healthful tacos. Lentils are also amazing in chilis, soups, and casseroles.Nutrition Facts: Lentils

• A single cup of cooked lentils contains 230 calories, 1 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 4 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 16 g fiber, 4 g sugar, and 18 g protein.
• That serving also contains 37% of your Daily Value for iron.

Stats from caloriecount.about.com.