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.
Ingredients
For 0004 Person(s)
Recipe
1 cup(s) quinoa
1 cup(s) lentils
1/8 teaspoon(s) bay leaves
2garlic cloves, minced
1/4onion
1 red pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1green 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
Cook quinoa in 2 quarts of water for 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Put the lentils in a medium saucepan and cover with water.
Add bay leaf, garlic, and onion and bring to a boil.
Simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl add bell peppers, dates, soy sauce, orange juice, apple juice and cayenne pepper.