Quinoa And Red Lentil Stew Recipes

QUINOA AND RED LENTIL STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in a heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, quinoa, and lentils; stir until coated. Cook until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Season with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Stir in chicken broth and increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, for 10 minutes.
• Uncover and stir in curry powder, cumin, and ginger until well incorporated. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 35 minutes. Taste and season with more sea salt as needed.
• Ladle warm stew into bowls and garnish with yogurt, avocado, and green onion.

LENTIL AND QUINOA STEW

Steps:

• saute the garlic, onions, carrots, chili powder and celery in the oil for about 7 minutes.
• add the water, tomato sauce, quinoa and the lentils.
• Boil on low until lentils are cooked (about 20-30 minutes).

RED LENTIL AND QUINOA STEW - LUNCH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, red bell pepper and salt. Saute 5-6 minutes until onions are translucent. Add sweet potatos, pepper, curry and lentils. Saute an additional 1 minute. Add broth and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Add quinoa and kale. Cook over low/medium heat an additional 15 minutes or until quinoa is fully cooked and soft. Reduce heat and simmer on low 15 minutes. Lentils should be tender. Add parsley and enjoy!