https://www.high-endrolex.com/40Quinoa, Lentils & Sauteed Greens with a Creamy, Savoury Dressing
Quinoa, Lentils & Sauteed Greens with a Creamy, Savoury Dressing
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Author: Vegan Insanity
Recipe type: Lunch, Dinner
Serves: 2
Ingredients
Lentils
½ cup brown or green lentils
1½ cups water
1 medium-large garlic clove, crushed
1 bay leaf
Quinoa
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
Greens
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup greens of choice (kale, spinach, swiss chard)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Dressing
¼ cup nutritional yeast
3 tbsp water
3 tbsp tamari
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 medium-large clove of garlic, grated
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
1.5 tbsp tahini
Instructions
Lentils
Add lentils, water, garlic and bay leaf to a small pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low-medium and simmer about 25-40 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the lentils are tender. Remove bay leaf and crushed garlic. Set aside.
Quinoa
Add quinoa and water to a small pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low-medium and simmer about 12 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
Greens
Heat oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Once warmed, add the greens and cook until softened. Sprinkle on the salt and pepper, turn off the heat, and set aside.
Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients until smooth.
Putting it all together
Divide quinoa between bowls, then add in the lentils and sauteed greens.
Pour a healthy amount of dressing over each bowl. Serve warm!
Recipe by Vegan Recipes from Cassie Howard at http://www.veganinsanity.com/recipes/quinoa-lentils-greens-with-savoury-dressing/