Red Quinoa And Lentil Pilaf Recipes

QUINOA, BARLEY, LENTIL PILAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook grains according to package directions. (Mine had to boil in water for 15 minutes.)
• Meanwhile, saute onions and garlic in one (or so) Tablespoon of Olive Oil. Once onions are softened, add green beans.
• When grains are finished, drain them and add them to the onion/green bean pan to combine.
• Season with salt & pepper to taste.
• Mix in some pumpkin seeds and drizzle with a bit of olive oil and serve.
• Enjoy!

RED LENTIL, QUINOA, AND FLAXSEED PILAF

Steps:

• Rinse and drain lentils and quinoa separately. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add quinoa and flaxseeds; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until quinoa is lightly browned.
• Add lentils and chicken broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in sweet pepper and snipped or dried thyme. Cover and cook about 5 minutes more or until quinoa and lentils are tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. If desired, garnish with thyme sprigs.

QUINOA AND LENTIL PILAF

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large nonstick skillet and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and just beginning to color, 5 to 8 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, another 30 seconds to a minute. Add remaining oil and stir in quinoa and lentils. Add herbs and pepper, stir together, taste and adjust salt. Remove from heat and serve, adding a squeeze of lemon to each serving.

QUINOA-AND-SPINACH PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium. Add onion and garlic; cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add quinoa and cook 1 minute. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in spinach and lemon zest, then season with salt and pepper.

CURRIED RICE PILAF WITH RED LENTILS

Steps:

• In a medium sauce pan with a tight fitting lid, heat oil over medium high heat.
• Add onion, garlic and ginger and sauté for three minutes.
• Add dry rice and dry lentils and sauté for two minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium and add fresh tomato, garam masala and curry paste and stir and cook for one minute.
• Add cilantro, coconut milk and water and raise heat to high.
• Bring to a boil, cover and lower heat to low.
• Cook covered for 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add salt and pepper, stir and let sit covered for five minutes.
• Serve with additional chopped cilantro.

RED QUINOA AND LENTIL PILAF

Steps:

• 1 cup French green lentils, rinsed 1 bay leaf 1 thyme sprig 1 garlic clove 1/4 onion 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 shallot, minced 1 celery rib, minced 1 carrot, minced 1/2 cup red quinoa, rinsed 1 cup vegetable stock Salt Freshly ground pepper 1 pound cauliflower, coarsely grated 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/3 cup coarsely chopped Marcona almonds Put the lentils in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Add the bay leaf, thyme sprig, garlic and onion and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat until the lentils are tender, about 18 minutes. Drain and discard the bay leaf, thyme, garlic and onion. Wipe out the pot. Add 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil to the saucepan. Add the shallot, celery and carrot and cook over low heat until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the quinoa and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Add the stock, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until the grains are tender and plump and the liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Add the cauliflower and cook over moderately high heat until lightly browned in spots, about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, toss the lentils with the quinoa, cauliflower, parsley and almonds. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot or at room temperature.

RED LENTIL PILAF

Steps:

• Combine the veggies in a heavy frying pan.
• Cook for about 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly, until the green onion wilts Add the lentils, chicken broth, and garlic.
• Stir.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir in the cayenne pepper and parsley.
• Take care not to overcook, the lentils should have a crunch.