Best 6 Red Lentils And Chili Sauce With Quinoa Recipes

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Indulge in a flavorsome culinary journey with our specially curated collection of red lentil and chili sauce recipes, featuring the versatility of quinoa. Discover a symphony of flavors in the Red Lentils and Chili Sauce with Quinoa, a hearty and nutritious one-pot dish that combines the goodness of lentils, chili sauce, and quinoa.

For a delightful twist, try the Red Lentil and Chili Sauce Soup, a comforting and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cozy meal. And if you're craving a quick and easy option, the Red Lentil and Chili Sauce Buddha Bowl is your perfect pick, offering a vibrant and wholesome meal in a bowl.

Explore the tantalizing Red Lentil and Chili Sauce Tacos, a unique fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. And for a satisfying side dish or snack, the Red Lentil and Chili Sauce Dip with Pita Chips is a must-try, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

No matter your dietary preferences, our diverse selection of recipes caters to everyone. From the vegan-friendly Red Lentil and Chili Sauce with Quinoa to the gluten-free Red Lentil and Chili Sauce Soup, there's something for every palate to savor.

So embark on this culinary adventure and let your taste buds dance with joy as you explore the delectable world of red lentils, chili sauce, and quinoa. Bon appétit!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

LENTIL & QUINOA CHILI {VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE}



Lentil & Quinoa Chili {vegan & gluten free} image

A delicious vegetarian quinoa chili packed with lentils, veggies, and spices. You'll love how incredibly flavorful and hearty it is, plus it's vegan and gluten free.

Provided by Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Chili     Dinner     Soup

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small white or yellow onion, chopped
1 red pepper, diced
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, finely chopped (you can use canned tomatoes)
1 teaspoon cumin
3-4 teaspoons chili powder, depending on how spicy you like it
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
freshly ground salt and pepper
3 cups vegetarian broth, plus more if necessary
1 cup green lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 - 15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 - 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped plus more for garnish
Avocado for topping, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add garlic and cook for a minute or until fragrant and slightly golden. Add onion and red pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • Add in tomatoes, cumin, chili, cinnamon, curry powder, broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down.
  • Add broth, quinoa, and lentils; bring back to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until lentils are tender and quinoa has expanded.
  • Stir in black beans, kidney beans, and cilantro. You can add a bit more broth if you feel you do not have enough, either way chili will continue to thicken. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Simmer a few minutes more. Serves 7; about 1 cup each. Top with avocado if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Protein 18.3 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 17 g, Sugar 6.3 g

RED LENTILS AND CHILI SAUCE WITH QUINOA



Red Lentils and Chili Sauce With Quinoa image

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

QUINOA AND RED LENTIL STEW



Quinoa and Red Lentil Stew image

This quinoa and red lentil stew is healthy and hearty. Flavorful but not spicy... A great dish for the whole family. This stew tastes even better after it's been refrigerated overnight. Keeps 3 to 4 days in the fridge.

Provided by deirdreb

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Soups and Stews     Stew

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons salted butter
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup tri-colored quinoa, rinsed and dried
1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup plain yogurt, or to taste
1 medium avocado, diced
3 stalks green onions, sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 14.2 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1249.9 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CURRIED QUINOA WITH RED LENTILS AND KALE



Curried Quinoa with Red Lentils and Kale image

This is gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free, if your omit the butter. It is a slightly sweet, savory dish with a kick of spice. Vegetarian comfort food. It's very modestly spicy for spicy food lovers, but very spicy for people who aren't accustomed to chiles.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian

Time 50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups water
1 cup vegetable broth
⅓ cup red lentils
¼ cup finely chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 cup rainbow quinoa
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups chopped kale
½ cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and broth to a boil in a stockpot; add lentils, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Cover stockpot, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Mix quinoa, cumin, curry powder, salt, chili powder, cinnamon, black pepper, coriander, cardamom, and cloves into broth mixture; return to a boil. Cover stockpot, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Stir kale, peas, and butter into quinoa mixture and return to a boil. Cover stockpot, reduce heat to medium, and cook until kale and peas are tender, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.8 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 14.7 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 615.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

LENTIL AND QUINOA CHILI



Lentil and Quinoa Chili image

This is a hearty chili full of lentils, quinoa and unique flavors. While I use homemade chicken stock, it can be made vegan by subbing vegetarian broth for the stock. I like to skip the canned beans and use dried. I prepare 1/2 of each, dried kidney and black beans and have them ready to go before I make this recipe, but you can use canned for convenience. You can also use canned tomatoes if you prefer. If you use canned ingredients, you may want to reduce the amount of salt used.

Provided by itsnevrenough

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 cups, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped onion
1 bell pepper, diced
2 lbs fresh tomatoes, chopped (or can use canned)
1 teaspoon cumin
4 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon sea salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup lentils, rinsed
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup cilantro
avocado, if desired (to garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot, add garlic and cook for a minute or until fragrant and slightly golden.
  • 2. Add onion and pepper and cook for a few minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • 3. Add in tomatoes, cumin, chili, cinnamon, curry powder, and pepper; bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until tomatoes begin to break down.
  • 4. Add broth, quinoa, and lentils, and bring back to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until lentils are tender and quinoa has expanded.
  • 5. Stir in black beans, kidney beans, salt and cilantro. Chili will continue to thicken.
  • 6.Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Simmer a few more minutes.

QUINOA AND RED LENTIL BURGERS



Quinoa and Red Lentil Burgers image

Provided by Nava Atlas

Categories     Sandwich     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Quinoa     Lentil     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed in a fine sieve
1/2 cup dried red lentils
1 tablespoon salt-free all-purpose seasoning blend
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats or quinoa flakes
3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons good-quality curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
1/4 to 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley
Crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
Whole-grain buns, pitas, or English muffins (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • 2. Combine the quinoa, lentils, seasoning blend, and oats in a medium saucepan with 3 1/2 cups water. Bring to a rapid simmer; then add the scallions, curry powder, cumin, and paprika as the water is heating up.
  • 3. Simmer gently until the water is absorbed and the quinoa and lentils are done, about 15 minutes. Stir in the cilantro, then season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir in the olive oil if desired for a little added richness.
  • 4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Coat the inside of a round 1/2-cup measuring cup (like the one in the photo on the facing page) with a little olive oil. Grab a level scoop of the quinoa mixture; invert it onto the parchment, and give the bottom a sharp tap to release it. Using the bottom of the measuring cup, flatten the quinoa mixture into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Repeat with the remaining quinoa mixture; you should wind up with 8 patties.
  • 5. If you don't have a round 1/2-cup measuring cup, you can improvise by using any sort of 1/2-cup measure and shaping the mounds into burgers once they're on the parchment paper.
  • 6. Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each burger and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until golden and firm on each side. Remove from the oven and serve the burgers on their own or with the bread of your choice.

Tips:

  • Use the right lentils: Red lentils are the best choice for this recipe because they cook quickly and break down easily, creating a creamy and flavorful sauce.
  • Sauté the aromatics: Sautéing the onion, garlic, and chili pepper in olive oil helps to release their flavors and create a flavorful base for the sauce.
  • Use a good quality chili sauce: The chili sauce is a key ingredient in this recipe, so it's important to use a sauce that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Add the lentils and broth: Once the aromatics are sautéed, add the lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the lentils are tender.
  • Stir in the quinoa: Once the lentils are cooked, stir in the quinoa. Cook according to package directions until the quinoa is tender and fluffy.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: This dish can be served with a variety of toppings, such as cilantro, yogurt, or a squeeze of lime juice.

Conclusion:

This red lentils and chili sauce with quinoa is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. It's also a great source of protein and fiber. Whether you're a vegetarian or meat-eater, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give this recipe a try!

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