QUINOA WITH CHICKEN AND LENTILS
This low-calorie Middle Eastern-inspired dinner uses darkly browned onions and a few spices to develop big flavor without relying on extra fat. A small amount of leftover rotisserie chicken makes this balanced meal budget-friendly, too.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil, add the quinoa and cook until it is translucent and tender and the threadlike germ wraps around each kernel, 8 to 12 minutes. Strain the quinoa well, return it to the saucepan and stir in the lentils; cover and keep warm.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, cinnamon, lemon zest, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and stir until toasted and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water and scrape up any brown bits. Add the chicken, bring to a simmer and cook until almost all of the liquid evaporates and the chicken is moistened, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put the green beans in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water. Cover and microwave until hot, about 3 minutes
- Add the chicken-onion mixture, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the quinoa-lentil mixture and stir to combine. Divide among four bowls. Top each with greens beans, almonds and a dollop of yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2.5 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 590 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 6 grams
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Pregold Esiene
p-e@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
filomena savukalia
f.savukalia30@hotmail.co.ukThis dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.
Joey Galindez
galindez.joey@gmail.comI'm always looking for new quinoa recipes. This one looks like a keeper.
Charlie Garriock
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Love Mutombeni
love.mutombeni@yahoo.comThis is my new favorite quinoa recipe!
INAM CHAMKANI
inamc@gmail.comI love the combination of quinoa, chicken, and lentils in this dish.
Tony Comer
c@gmail.comThis dish is easy to make and packed with flavor.
Karim Kazmi
kazmi@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always perfect.
nancy machlan
nancy54@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken and lentils.
cheesy dino
c_dino45@hotmail.comI love that this recipe is healthy and flavorful. It's a great way to get my family to eat their vegetables.
Lucy Bartlett
b-lucy@gmail.comThis dish is so versatile. I've served it with rice, quinoa, and even pasta. It's always delicious.
Hom Nath Sharma
h.s@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's my go-to dish when I'm short on time.
Khdm Hsn
hsn-k82@hotmail.comI made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Lauren Stephen
laurenstephen@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.
Asanda Kwezi
asanda.kwezi@gmail.comThis dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.
Jennifer Hancock
h_jennifer9@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and satisfying.
Peter Andoh
apeter98@hotmail.frThis quinoa dish with chicken and lentils was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the quinoa was cooked to perfection.