QUINOA WITH CHICKEN AND LENTILS
This low-calorie Middle Eastern-inspired dinner uses darkly browned onions and a few spices to develop big flavor without relying on extra fat. A small amount of leftover rotisserie chicken makes this balanced meal budget-friendly, too.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil, add the quinoa and cook until it is translucent and tender and the threadlike germ wraps around each kernel, 8 to 12 minutes. Strain the quinoa well, return it to the saucepan and stir in the lentils; cover and keep warm.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, cinnamon, lemon zest, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and stir until toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water and scrape up any brown bits. Add the chicken, bring to a simmer and cook until almost all of the liquid evaporates and the chicken is moistened, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put the green beans in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Cover and microwave until hot, about 3 minutes
- Add the chicken-onion mixture, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the quinoa-lentil mixture and stir to combine. Divide among four bowls. Top each with greens beans, almonds and a dollop of yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 590 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 6 grams
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Mking Khan47
[email protected]Cooking this dish was a breeze and the taste was out of this world!
fazal asad
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Leroy Modise
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Aminu Yau muhammad
[email protected]Will definitely make again!
Darian Terrebonne
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Sourav Mahmud
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Deividas Giedraitis
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the lentils and quinoa were cooked perfectly. The flavors were good, but I think it could have used a bit more salt.
Abdurahman Kalungi
[email protected]This was my first time cooking quinoa and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to make and turned out so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kaiden Naugle
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but it had potential. I think adding some more spices and herbs would really help to bring out the flavors.
Nujum Mohammed
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the end result is always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Farhad Urf Azad
[email protected]This quinoa dish with chicken and lentils is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing, and the dish is really easy to make.