Quinoa and Red Lentils

Name: Quinoa and Red Lentils Recipe
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 cup dry red lentils; 1 cup - scant - dry red quinoa; 1 can black beans rinsed VERY VERY well; 2-3 cloves garlic; +- 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1 portabella mushroom cap chopped; Dash of sea salt; Dash of black pepper; Garlic powder to taste; Cumin to taste

Minutes to Prepare: 3
Minutes to Cook: 15

Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

1 cup dry red lentils1 cup - scant - dry red quinoa1 can black beans, rinsed VERY VERY well2-3 cloves garlic+- 1/4 cup chopped onion1 portabella mushroom cap, choppedDash of sea saltDash of black pepperGarlic powder to tasteCumin to taste

Directions

Cook quinoa and lentils, separately, according to package directions. While cooking, chop and sautee all veggie ingredients. Feel free to add anything else you like - red peppers, tomatoes, more onion, etc. This was based on what I had on hand. When quinoa and lentils are done, mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin to taste. Serving is 1 cup for a good sized meal, or 1/2 cup for a more moderate meal/side. Calories is based on 1 cup serving. Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LOVELYMRSB.

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 386.1
Total Fat: 5.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 127.5 mg
Total Carbs: 63.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 14.9 g
Protein: 21.2 g

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