Quinoa with Lentils

Delicious creamy Quinoa cooked in a coconut creamy sauce and added spices and lentils.

For this particular dish I added quinoa with lentils, onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and cooked it add coconut cream for a nice, creamy coconut flavor. This dish is so flavorful and so hearty. You can add in more vegetables to this dish. For dish dish, I used only potatoes. Zucchini, Eggplant and sautéed kale would also go great with this recipe.

Tip 1: Soak lentils overnight to help them cook easier

Tip 2: Try to use fresh garlic and ginger, instead of the jarred garlic ginger paste. It will make a huge difference.

Here's How to make it:

RECIPE:

INSTRUCTIONS :

1. Heat a medium pan and add about 1 tablespoon oil Sautee garlic and ginger and stir for about a minute on medium high heat. Make sure the garlic and ginger do not burn. Add in your diced onions, and cubed potatoes. Let potatoes cook until tender. Add a little bit of water if needed and cover until they are full cooked and tender

2. Add in all spices and diced tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are about thick and more of a paste consistency . Now add in coconut cream and let simmer for about 2-3 minutes on medium low heat, add in your lentils and quinoa. Let simmer for about 5-10 minutes on low heat. Make sure to occasionally stir.

3. Taste for flavor and additional spices to your liking, serve with quinoa and enjoy!

RECIPE:

This recipe serves about 3-4 people

INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp. vegetable oil or any oil of choice
1/2 cup cooked lentils
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 medium size onion
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
Squeeze of lime juice
1-2 red dried chili (optional)
2 garlic cloves minced, chopped or grated
about 1/4 tsp grated ginger
1 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut cream
1/4 cup cilantro chopped for garnish ( Optional)

Seasoning:
2tsp tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ground chili powder
1/4 tsp crushed red chili flakes
about 1/4 tsp salt or to taste