Monday, November 28, 2011

Lentil and Quinoa Salad

Nom nom nom. Well, I like it anyway.

1/2 c. quinoa
1 c. lentils
some chicken broth...um, about 3 cups? Or mix in a tablespoon of chicken boullion with 3 cups water
1 c. frozen mixed veggies of your choice
1 chopped orange bell pepper
1 chopped green chili pepper or jalapeno, with or without seeds, your choice
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
1 tsp. thyme
3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. lemon pepper
1 Tbsp. canola oil
2 Tbsp. pine nuts, optional

Rinse the quinoa. Boil the lentils, quinoa, and chicken broth and cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until they are done and the liquid is absorbed. Combine with veggies, peppers, onions, and walnuts. Sprinkle with thyme.

Whisk together the vinegar, oil, salt, and lemon pepper and toss with rest of salad. Add pine nuts if desired.

Chill, try, modify to suit taste, and enjoy!

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