Recipe: Beluga Lentils Over Seasoned Quinoa

Beluga Lentils Over Seasoned Quinoa

Mama T Gonsalves

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Roma tomato, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 cups Beluga lentils, washed and rinsed
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup chopped greens of choice (kale, collards, or spinach)
• 2 Tablespoons coconut nectar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Belega Lentils Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat oil and sauté onions, garlic, and tomato, until onions are translucent.
2. Add carrots, Beluga lentils, water, and remaining ingredients.
3. Cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes until lentils are soft. Serve and enjoy!

Seasoned Quinoa Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red onion, diced
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 2 Tablespoons curry powder
• 3 Tablespoons Fresh basil
• 1 1/2 cups Quinoa
• 1 can (15-ounce) coconut milk
• 2 cups water

Seasoned Quinoa Instructions

1. In a medium size pot, heat oil and sauté onion, garlic, curry powder, and basil.
2. Add Quinoa and sauté 2-3 minutes.
3. Add coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, stir, cover pot and lower heat to a low simmer. Cook for 20 minutes and the serve and enjoy!

Remember to add lots of love, the most important ingredient!