Fabulous Lentil and Quinoa

No reason to go gentle on the lentils, especially when it's combined with a superfood like quinoa. Go big or go home with this dish that's not just good to eat but good for you. 

Fabulous Lentil and Quinoa

Ingredients

For 0004 Person(s)

Recipe

  • 1 cup(s) quinoa
  • 1 cup(s) lentils
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) bay leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 onion
  • 1 red pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup(s) dates
  • 2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup(s) orange juice
  • 1/4 cup(s) apple juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup(s) almonds
  • 2 tablespoon(s) parsley

Directions

    1. Cook quinoa in 2 quarts of water for 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
    2. Put the lentils in a medium saucepan and cover with water. 
    3. Add bay leaf, garlic, and onion and bring to a boil. 
    4. Simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
    5. Drain and set aside.
    6. Meanwhile, in a large bowl add bell peppers, dates, soy sauce, orange juice, apple juice and  cayenne pepper.
    7. Add the quinoa and lentils and toss.
    8. Add almonds and sprinkle with parsley.
    9. Serve.