RED LENTILS AND CHILI SAUCE WITH QUINOA
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, weekday, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine quinoa with 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to boil in uncovered pot.
- Cover lentils with water, then bring to boil and simmer about 10 minutes, partly covered, until lentils are soft but have not lost their shape.
- Chop whole onion; saute in hot oil in nonstick skillet.
- Cover quinoa, reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.
- With food processor on, put garlic through feed tube. Add to onion and continue cooking until onion is soft and beginning to brown.
- Chop carrots in food processor.
- Reduce heat under onions; stir in cumin, coriander and chili powder for about 20 seconds.
- Add tomato paste and stock to the onions and stir to blend. Stir in carrots; reduce heat and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Wash, dry and chop cilantro.
- When lentils are cooked, drain well and stir into chili-carrot mixture. Season with salt, if desired.
- Arrange lentil mixture over quinoa; sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 545, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 481 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams
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Sala ALbasha
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
AJT Creation
[email protected]I love that this dish is so versatile. I can add different vegetables or spices to change up the flavor.
Ahmed Al-sharif
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber.
Batebe Rose
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dish changed my mind. The chili sauce is amazing!
Mary Roberson
[email protected]This dish is healthy and delicious. I love the way the lentils and quinoa come together.
Aasha Shrestha
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chili sauce is especially good.
Mian Abdul Rehman
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make and always turns out delicious.
Emmanuel Luka
[email protected]Loved the combination of lentils, quinoa, and chili sauce. It was a hearty and satisfying meal.
Nadeem Eshanzada
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.
kelvin chuks
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the way the chili sauce complemented the lentils and quinoa.
Landyn perio
[email protected]This was my first time cooking with lentils, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The lentils were easy to cook and had a great texture. The chili sauce was also delicious, and I loved the combination of flavors.
Santi Castro
[email protected]I'm a big fan of lentils and quinoa, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The chili sauce was flavorful and spicy, and the dish was very filling and satisfying.
Bilalawan Bilalawan
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The lentils and quinoa were cooked perfectly, and the chili sauce added a delicious kick. I will definitely be making this again.