RED LENTILS AND CHILI SAUCE WITH QUINOA
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, weekday, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine quinoa with 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to boil in uncovered pot.
- Cover lentils with water, then bring to boil and simmer about 10 minutes, partly covered, until lentils are soft but have not lost their shape.
- Chop whole onion; saute in hot oil in nonstick skillet.
- Cover quinoa, reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.
- With food processor on, put garlic through feed tube. Add to onion and continue cooking until onion is soft and beginning to brown.
- Chop carrots in food processor.
- Reduce heat under onions; stir in cumin, coriander and chili powder for about 20 seconds.
- Add tomato paste and stock to the onions and stir to blend. Stir in carrots; reduce heat and cook until soft, about 10 minutes.
- Wash, dry and chop cilantro.
- When lentils are cooked, drain well and stir into chili-carrot mixture. Season with salt, if desired.
- Arrange lentil mixture over quinoa; sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 545, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 93 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 481 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams
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Husain baxha
hbaxha42@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to change up your usual lentil dish.
Awelani Nemukondeni
a-n@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids loved the chili sauce and quinoa.
Yvonne Stewart
sy30@hotmail.frI made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!
Chris Terranova
chris-t82@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had some leftover lentils from another recipe, and this was the perfect way to use them up.
adeel shabbir
as49@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chili sauce and quinoa helped to balance out the flavor of the lentils.
nhyiraba nanabonsu
n_n@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's also healthy and affordable.
Abu Saleh
a@yahoo.comI found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.
Sikandar Hero
sikandar_hero87@yahoo.comI wasn't sure I would like the combination of lentils and chili sauce, but I was pleasantly surprised. This dish is now one of my favorites.
TS SOHAG
t@hotmail.frThis dish is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber. It's also very affordable, which is a plus.
Jessy Nancy
jessy-nancy@hotmail.co.ukI thought the chili sauce was a bit too spicy, but my husband loved it. Next time I'll use a milder sauce.
McKenzie Bupu
m.bupu98@gmail.comThis recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It came together quickly and easily, and my family loved it.
Anna Fox
fox.anna98@hotmail.comThe lentils were a bit too soft for my taste, but the overall flavor was still good.
zyasia lyons
zlyons73@yahoo.comI love how versatile this dish is. I've already made it twice, once with quinoa and once with brown rice. Both versions were delicious.
Peeral Laghari
peeral_laghari44@gmail.comEasy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.
Andrew Mbok
mbok.a61@hotmail.comThis lentil dish was a hit! The combination of red lentils, chili sauce, and quinoa created a flavorful and satisfying meal. I especially enjoyed the hint of smokiness from the chili sauce.