Fast, Filling & Vegan! This Quinoa + Lentil Recipe Hits Every Mark ✅

Описание: Looking for a healthy, protein-packed meal that’s perfect for meal prep? Try this flavorful Quinoa and Green Lentil recipe! In this step-by-step video, you’ll learn how to perfectly cook green lentils and quinoa without turning them mushy, plus how to infuse deep flavor using simple spices, veggies, and fresh herbs. Made with cooked lentils, fluffy quinoa, fresh parsley, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic spices, it's both satisfying and healthy. This one-pot vegetarian dish is gluten-free, high in fiber, and ideal for lunch or dinner. It stores well for 3–4 days, making it a great meal planning option.

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SERVINGS : 3

INGREDIENTS:

½ Cup of Quinoa
½ Cup of green lentils
1 Tbsp Olive oil
1 & ½ (280gm) Cup of finely chopped onions
1 Tbsp grated garlic
½ Tbsp grated ginger
2 finely chopped green chilies (Adjust amount as per your spice preference)
½ Cup (75gm) chopped carrots
1 Cup (150gm) of chopped red bell pepper
½ Tsp Turmeric powder
1 Tsp Cumin powder
1 Tsp Coriander powder
½ Tsp cinnamon powder
¼ Tsp nutmeg powder
1 Vegetable bouillon cube
2 & ½ cup of water
Salt to taste
½ Cup (25gm) chopped parsley
1 Tbsp Lemon juice
Black pepper

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METHOD:

1. Rinse the quinoa and lentils separately until water runs clear, then soak them for about an hour.
2. Cook the lentil in separate pot
3. Warm a pot over medium heat and add olive oil, onions, and a small pinch of salt. Saute until the onions become translucent. Add the ginger, garlic, and green chilies, and cook until the garlic is fragrant. Then stir in the vegetables along with all the spices. let everything cook for another minute..
4. Add quinoa, Vegetable bouillon cube and water. Cover the lid and let it cook for 10 min or until the quinoa is fully cooked
5. Add the cooked lentils, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and mix thoroughly. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

TIPS:
1. Don’t skip rinsing quinoa; it improves the flavor by removing bitterness.
2. Salt helps draw out moisture from onions, allowing them to cook more quickly
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