Red Lentil and Quinoa Khichdi ???? Healthy One Pot Quinoa Recipes for Vegan and Vegetarian diet
This recipe starts with sauteing onions until they are translucent and caramelized; it requires patience, but it’s so worth it!
➡️ Next, add in more ingredients for a tomato paste that is accented with the tart and floral aroma of coriander, the earthy flavor of cumin, and a touch of cayenne pepper for spice
Next, I’ll add in some soaked lentils, a great source of protein if you’re on a vegan diet!
Sweet potatoes and garlic are added into this terra cotta-colored mix and green beans and broccoli are mixed in, which gives a nice contrasting color to the dish.
➡️ Join me for this one-pot recipe that tastes great on day one, and even better as the flavors continue to mix while you’ve stored it away for later.
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▶️ RECIPE INGREDIENTS: (4 servings approx.)
1 cup / 185g Red lentil
1/2 cup / 95g Quinoa
(Thoroughly wash the red lentil and quinoa until the water runs clear and then soak it in separate bowls for 30 minutes)
2 to 3 tablespoon Olive oil
1+1/2 / 200g cups Onion - chopped
1 tablespoon Ginger - finely chopped
1 tablespoon Garlic - finely chopped
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon Ground cumin
2 teaspoons Ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (Optional)
Salt to taste (I have added 1+1/2 teaspoon of pink Himalayan Salt)
2 tablespoon Tomato paste
2 cups /300g Tomatoes - roughly chopped
5 +1/2 / 1300ml cups Water
Vegetables:
400g / 3 cups Sweet Potato
100g / 1 cup Green Beans
120g /1+1/2 cup Broccoli
Garnish:
1/2 cup / 26g Cilantro Coriander leaves
Lemon juice to taste (I recommend 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice)
Drizzled of Olive oil (I have added organic cold pressed olive oil)
▶️ METHOD:
Thoroughly wash the red lentil and quinoa until the water runs clear and then soak it in separate bowls for 30 minutes.
To a heated pan add the oil, onion, 1/4 teaspoon salt and fry on medium to medium-high heat until the onion starts to caramelized. Add the ginger and garlic and fry for another one minutes or until fragrant. Add the tomato paste and dry spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper) and mix it well and add the fresh chopped tomatoes. Mix it again and add the drained soaked lentils, salt and water. Give it a good stir and cover with a lid and bring it to a boil. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 25 minutes or until the lentil is cooked. Uncover and lightly mash the lentils using a potato masher, this will help breakdown the lentils a bit more.
Now add the soaked quinoa, sweet potatoes and green beans. Increase the heat to medium and bring it into a simmer. Then cover and cook the quinoa for about 7 minutes (please note, we don’t want to over cook the quinoa as it will continue to cook in the hot pot).
Uncover and turn the heat to medium high and bring it to a vigorous boil. Now whisk it with the spatula for a minute, this will break down the lentils and make the dish creamy. Once the khichdi reaches to your desired consistency, add the broccoli and turn off the heat right away. Make sure not to over cook the broccoli as it will continue to cook even after the stove is turned off. If the khichdi gets too thick, you can thin it out with boiling water. DO NOT add cold water to it!
▶️ IMPORTANT TIPS:
- Every stove is different so regulate the heat as required. If at any point you notice the pan is getting over heated the reduce the heat
- If the khichdi gets too thick, you can thin it out with boiling water. DO NOT add cold water to it, otherwise it will ruin the taste
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Easy Spicy Vegan Lentil Quinoa Soup Recipe
Easy Spicy Vegan Lentil Quinoa Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
4 cups water
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup dry lentils
1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup mushrooms
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon ground ginge
Directions:
Combine water, celery, lentils, quinoa, carrots, mushrooms, chili powder, cumin, and ginger in a saucepan. Cover saucepan and cook soup over medium-low heat until vegetables and lentils are tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 277 kcal 14%
Fat: 2.7 g 4%
Carbs: 47.9g;15%
Protein: 16.6 g 33%
Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
Sodium: 70 mg 3%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Curry Lentil Stew with Quinoa
You basically sauté onion, garlic, and tomatoes. Add and bring a water/coconut milk mixture to a simmer with spices such as cinnamon, curry, ground coriander, and other seasonings to get a rich taste. Simmer your lentils and serve over quinoa for a nutritious result.
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Homestyle Lentil Soup for a Vegetarian and Vegan Diet | Easy Lentil Soup Recipe!
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▶️ RECIPE INGREDIENT LIST: (6 to 8 servings)
2 cups / 400g Brown lentils
water to soak the lentils
3 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion - 1 heaping cup / 150g - chopped
3 stalks of celery - 1 heaping cup / 150g - chopped
2 medium carrots - 1 heaping cup / 150g - chopped
1 medium red bell pepper - 1 heaping cup / 150g - chopped
5 cups (firmly packed) / 250g spinach - chopped
1/2 cup / 45g Parsley - finely chopped
6 cloves of garlic - chopped (2 tablespoons approx.)
450ml / 2 cups approx. - Strained tomatoes OR Passata OR Tomato puree
6 cups / 1500ml Water
2 teaspoons Oregano
2 teaspoons Thyme
(alternatively you can add dry Italian herb mix)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (OPTIONAL)
Salt to taste (I have added in total 2+1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil for garnish (I have used organic cold pressed olive oil)
(If you want to make a smaller batch cut the recipe in half)
▶️ METHOD:
Soak the brown lentils for about 5 to 6 hours or until tender. Once soaked well drain it and set it aside.
Heat a large pot (I have used a cast iron casserole). Add onion, carrot, celery, red bell pepper and salt and fry it on medium high to high heat (depending on the heat of your stove). Adding salt will help release water from the vegetables and help it cook faster so please don't skip this step. The goal is to brown the veggies as it will add a lot of flavour to this dish. It will take about 6 to 7 minutes. Once the veggies start to brown, add the chopped garlic and fry for another 2 minutes or so.
Add the strained tomatoes, lentil, oregano, thyme, cumin, cayenne, salt and water. Mix it well and cover the lid and bring it to a vigorous boil. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook it for about 1 hour.
After an hour, remove the lid. (check to see if the lentils are soft, if not cook it for a bit longer) and give it a good stir. Now increase the heat to medium high to high (depending on the heat of your stove) and bring it to a gentle boil.
Add the chopped spinach and cook it for about 2 minutes. Then turn off the heat. Garnish it with chopped parsley, ground black pepper and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Use a good quality olive oil as it will add to the flavour. Mix it well. Make sure to taste for seasoning and add salt if needed.
If the stew gets too think add some boiling water to thin it out. Do not use cold water as it will ruin the taste. This is a perfect recipe for meal prep. you can make a big batch of it and freeze it in portions to consume later.
▶️ IMPORTANT TIPS:
- If the stew gets too think after cooking, then add some boiling water to thin it out. DO NOT use cold water as it will ruin the taste
- if you do not have time to soak the lentils, just wash it well and cook it for longer but soaking it makes it easier for digestion
- This is a perfect recipe for meal prep so you can make a big batch of it and freeze it in portions to consume later
- if you want to make a smaller batch, cut the recipe in half
Enjoy!
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Instant Pot Quinoa Red Lentil Soup
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One Pot Lentil and Rice Recipe Inspired by Lebanese Mujadara ???????? Easy Plant-Based Recipes for Vegans
This recipe is inspired by Lebanese Mujadara and a combination of a few Mediterranean recipes (however, I have added Ginger because of its various health benefits, especially with digestion).
➡️ When you come back, you’ll have one of the crucial ingredients for a vegan rice recipe that is rich in flavor owing to the inspiration of an old-world favorite dish from the Middle East. Next, you can prepare the sweet and fragrant basmati rice, herbs, and spices!
I hope you enjoy this modern instance of a centuries-old dish!
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▶️ RECIPE INGREDIENTS: (4 to 5 servings)
1 Cup / 200g BROWN LENTILS ONLY (washed and soaked in water for at least 4 to 6 hours (or overnight) until the lentils are very tender)
1 Cup /200g BASMATI Rice (thoroughly washed/soaked in water for 20 minutes)
3 Cup / 400g Chopped Onions - 2 medium size onions (430g with skin on)
1 Tablespoon ginger (very finely chopped)
1 Tablespoon garlic (very finely chopped)
3/4 Cup Strained Tomatoes / Passata / Tomato Puree
1 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
1/4 to 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper OR to taste (Optional)
Salt to taste (I added total 1+1/2 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt)
2 Cups / 475ml Water
Garnish:
3/4 cup / 70g Parsley (finely chopped)
Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste (I added 1/2 teaspoon)
Lemon or Lime juice to taste (I added 1+1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, I like it a bit sour)
Extra Virgin Olive oil (I added 2 tablespoons of organic cold-pressed olive oil)
▶️ METHOD:
✅???? USE A WIDER POT TO COOK THIS DISH (this will cook the rice more evenly and prevent it from getting mushy).
Wash and soak the brown lentils for at least 4 to 6 hours (or overnight) until the lentils are very tender. Thoroughly wash the rice until the water runs clear to get rid of any impurities/gunk (it's an important step so do not skip it). Soak for 20 minutes.
Heat a pan, add cooking oil, onion and 1/2 tsp salt. Adding salt to the onions will help release water and help it cook faster. Fry the onion on medium-high heat until it starts to caramelize. Once caramelized, reduce the heat to medium to medium-low heat (depending on the heat of your stove) and add finely chopped ginger and garlic. Fry until onions are nicely browned (be careful not to burn the onion).
Once the onion is caramelized, add the strained tomatoes/passata and spices. Give it a good mix. Add the soaked lentil and rice, along with salt and water. Cover and bring to a vigorous boil. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook for about 25 to 30 minutes.
Uncover and check to see if the rice and lentils are cooked (it should be cooked by now, if its not, cover and cook it for a bit longer). Now continue to cook UNCOVER for another 1 to 2 minutes on low heat to get rid of any excess moisture. Turn off the heat.
Add parsley, lemon juice, black pepper and drizzle of olive oil. Mix very gently, the rice is delicate at this point and we don't want to break it. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving (for flavors to blend).
Stores well in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. It's perfect for meal planning.
▶️ IMPORTANT TIPS:
???? Soak lentils until they are very tender. The soaking time depends on the quality of the lentils. Some brown lentils are drier than the others and therefore need more soaking time
???? How to know if the lentils are soaked well? You should be able to cut a lentil piece with your nails, effortlessly. If not, then soak longer
???? It's really important that the lentils soak well. The reason is to match the cooking time of lentils with the rice
???? USE A WIDER POT TO COOK THIS DISH (this will cook the rice more evenly and prevent it from getting mushy)
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