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Festive Lentils and Quinoa

August 17, 2014 by christine

It has been nice to relax and tackle a little housework so far this weekend after a busy week. Skipper agrees, he’s been covering his hammock bed with more fur and dirt for us to vacuum.

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Poor Miko is a little bored with us, he was ready to play and play after a quiet week. But it was a little too hot outside to go for walks during the day and I always feel guilty about that.

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We did make a trip to Trader Joe’s to load up for the week and I grabbed a gorgeous box of heirloom tomatoes since they’re in season and cheap now.

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Which inspired a feisty lentil and quinoa one-pot meal recipe. Since I’m toying with training for another half marathon and going for longer weekend runs, I’m craving more quinoa dishes. Quinoa seems to be the best pre-run food for me, energizing and no bloat. And great paired with lentils because they have similar cook times and liquid amounts and create a high protein and satisfying dish.

Festive Lentils and Quinoa

  • 1/2 cup of quinoa
  • 1/2 cup of split red lentils
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium (or 2-3 small) tomato, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1.8 tsp. cayenne (optional)
  • 2 cups water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Bring water, lentils, and quinoa to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the rest of the ingredients. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until loose liquid is gone, stirring frequently. Serve and enjoy. Makes 2-4 servings.

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After about 20 minutes, the loose liquid was gone and ready to serve. Because this recipe uses no oil, frequent stirring helps prevent sticking.

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I topped a serving with Trader Joe’s Vegan Mozzarella shreds which I have not purchased in awhile and splurged on. The shreds are now thicker, more like traditional mozzarella, but still melt nicely with a smooth texture.

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The flavor is wonderful with a slight kicky chili flare and hearty texture. And leftovers are great for easy work lunches that can be enjoyed chilled with greens or re-heated with added veggies.

Filed Under: General, Main, Recipes Tagged With: garlic, lentils, oil free, one pot meal, quiona, tomato

Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    August 18, 2014 at 8:23 am

    I wish that heirloom tomatoes were cheap here but they aren’t! Oye!
    The dish looks great! The pups are sweet as usual! We’ve been at cool temperatures for August so far! I wish it were warmer here!

    • christine says

      August 18, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      Hope you can find some soon, they have such a unique flavor that’s slightly smokey.

  2. Kristi @ My SF Kitchen says

    August 18, 2014 at 2:59 pm

    Wow this looks so good!! I am catching up on my housework today – day off, yay! :)

    • christine says

      August 18, 2014 at 5:20 pm

      Thanks and so nice to have a day off, enjoy!

Hello! I'm Christine, an IT Professional in Northern California. I'm also passionate about a healthy, plant based lifestyle, running, fitness, and being eco-friendly. 40 (ack!), married, with furkids. Read More…

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