RED LENTILS AND CHILI SAUCE WITH QUINOA

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup quinoa
1 cup red lentils
8 ounces whole or 7 ounces chopped ready-cut onion (1 2/3 cups)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large clove garlic
8 ounces peeled baby carrots or 8 ounces chopped, ready-cut carrots (1 1/3 cups)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon, or more if desired, hot plain chili powder
3 ounces no-salt-added tomato paste
1 1/2 cups no-salt-added vegetable or chicken stock
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
Fresh cilantro, enough to make 3 tablespoons chopped

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

Husain baxha
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I'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
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids loved the chili sauce and quinoa.


Yvonne Stewart
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Chris Terranova
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This 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
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I'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
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's also healthy and affordable.


Abu Saleh
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.


Sikandar Hero
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I 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
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This 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
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I thought the chili sauce was a bit too spicy, but my husband loved it. Next time I'll use a milder sauce.


McKenzie Bupu
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This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It came together quickly and easily, and my family loved it.


Anna Fox
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The lentils were a bit too soft for my taste, but the overall flavor was still good.


zyasia lyons
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I 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
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Easy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.


Andrew Mbok
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This 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.