Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl
Spicy Lentil and Quinoa Bowl
Course
Main Dish
Servings
6
1 cup servings
Servings
6
1 cup servings
Ingredients
1/2
cup
green lentils
dry
1/2
cup
quinoa
dry
15
ounce
can low sodium black beans
rinsed and drained
2.5
cups
cherry tomatoes
1
cup
frozen yellow corn
1
cup
yellow onion
chopped
1/2
cup
green bell pepper
seeded and chopped
1
jalapeno
seeded and diced
2
Tablespoon
olive oil
1
Tablespoon
garlic
minced
1
Tablespoon
chili powder
1
teaspoon
cumin
1/4
teaspoon
cayenne
1/2
teaspoon
garlic powder
1/2
teaspoon
onion powder
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1/2
teaspoon
ground black pepper
3
cups
water
1/4
cup
cilantro
for garnish
Instructions
Wash hands and sanitize preparation surfaces.
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.
Once the olive oil is heated, add the onion, jalapeno, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 5 –7 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
.Next, add quinoa, lentils, and tomatoes to the cooked vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously to ensure ingredients are well combined.
Add beans, corn, water, and dry seasonings and stir to combine.
Allow the dish to boil, cover it with a lid, then let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
Recipe Notes