Red Lentil Quinoa Bowl
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55 |
468 |
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Minutes |
Calories |
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Cook |
Servings |
| 10 min |
45 min |
4
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This classic veggie and grain bowl is just uncomplicated, wholesome plant-based food. It features quinoa, lentils, broccoli, squash, carrots and tahini sauce fo
Ingredients
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4
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Carrots
(large; chopped)
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4 cups
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Butternut squash
(peeled and cubed; (or 1 medium; the amount doesn’t have to be exact))
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2 tsp
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Extra virgin olive oil
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Salt and pepper
(a pinch or 2)
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1 cup
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Quinoa, uncooked
(rinsed (approx. 2 cups cooked))
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1 cup
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Red lentils, raw
(uncooked ; rinsed (approx. 2 cups cooked))
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4 cups
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Broccoli
(chopped)
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For the sauce
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5 tbsp
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Tahini
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1/4 cup
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Lemon juice
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1 tbsp
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Maple syrup
(optional)
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1 tsp
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Garlic powder
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1/2
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Salt
(or to taste)
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1 pinch
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Black pepper
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Water
(to adjust consistency)
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Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add the peeled and cubed butternut squash and chopped carrot to a roasting tray. Add 2 tsp olive oil and a generous sprinkling of sea salt and pepper and use your hands to mix so everything is coated. Roast for 35-45 minutes until tender.
- Rinse the quinoa well under cold water. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 cup uncooked quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and lightly simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand for 5 minutes with the lid on. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
- Rinse the red lentils. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 cup lentils, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- To make the broccoli, steam on the stovetop for 4-5 minutes until bright and tender-crisp.
- Make Tahini Sauce: To make the tahini sauce, mix everything but the water together until fully combined. Slowly add water 1-2 tbsp at a time until you have a smooth, creamy consistency. It should be thick but pourable.
- To assemble, divide everything between 4 containers or bowls and serve right away.
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