One Pot Moroccan Lentils & Quinoa
These incredible Moroccan Lentils + Quinoa are made in just one pot and are a high-protein, absolutely delicious, plant-based meal your whole family will love!
Servings: 6
Calories: 292kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small onion chopped (any variety)
- 1 cup chopped carrots about 3 medium
- 1 cup chopped celery about 4 stalks
- 1 red bell pepper seeded + dieced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt + pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 18.5 oz jar of diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup brown lentils
- 1/2 cup red lentils
- 1/2 cup red quinoa or variety of choice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or cast iron pot. Add onion, carrots, celery, pepppers and garlic, and cook until everything has started to soften, about 3 – 4 minutes.
- Season with ginger and spices and stir around until the whole mixture becomes fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the tomatoes, lentils, quinoa, and broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover and reduce to simmer for 25 - 30 minutes.
- Remove pot from the heat, uncover and add spinach and coconut milk, stirring gently to combine. Taste (carefully!) and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh herbs and sliced hot peppers.
Nutrition
Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 568mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g