Quinoa And Lentil Pilaf Recipes

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RED LENTIL, QUINOA, AND FLAXSEED PILAF



Red Lentil, Quinoa, and Flaxseed Pilaf image

Look for red lentils and quinoa at a large supermarket or a store that carries a wide selection of legumes and grains. Pairing them with flaxseeds boosts the nutrition of this pilaf.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Low-Calorie Quinoa Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup dry red lentils
⅓ cup quinoa
1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ cup finely chopped shallots or onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flaxseeds
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 large red or green sweet pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 bunch Fresh thyme sprigs

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain lentils and quinoa separately. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add quinoa and flaxseeds; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until quinoa is lightly browned.
  • Add lentils and chicken broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in sweet pepper and snipped or dried thyme. Cover and cook about 5 minutes more or until quinoa and lentils are tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. If desired, garnish with thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 198.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

QUINOA LENTIL PILAF RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by cherichavez

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 medium carrot, diced
1/2 medium stalk celery, diced
1/4 medium onion, diced
1/4 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/4 tsp. ground smoked paprika
1 dash ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
3/4 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup cooked lentils
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 1.Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrot, celery, onion, bell pepper, paprika, cumin, and turmeric; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until tender. 2.Add quinoa, lentils, zest, lemon juice, and parsley to cooked vegetables; heat over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through. 3.Fluff with a fork and serve.

LENTIL WHITE BEAN PILAF



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Vegetarians will be happy to see this hearty meatless grain pilaf on the holiday buffet table. I like to make this when I have extra cooked lentils, barley, quinoa and rice on hand. -Juli Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
3 medium carrots, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups canned cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Cook the lentils, barley, quinoa and rice according to package directions; set aside., In a Dutch oven, saute the mushrooms, carrots, celery and onion in butter until tender. Add garlic and rosemary; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth, salt and pepper, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in beans and the cooked lentils, barley, quinoa and rice; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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