Quinoa Lentil Pilaf

Ingredients

• Olive oil spray
• 2 shallots, chopped fine
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (use ½ teaspoon if you like spicy)
• 1 dried bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon Pure Himalayan Salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme (or ¼ tsp dried)
• + 11 more ingredients
• • ¾ cups quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 ¼ cups Vegetable broth
  • ½ cup Beluga Lentils, rinsed
  • 1 red onions, quartered and sliced thin
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup scallions
  • ½ cup grated Carrots
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Seasoned Rice Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh Ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Organic Maple Syrup

1. Heat a medium skillet to medium-high heat. Add shallots, crushed red pepper, bay leaf and salt. Cook for 5 minutes. Add garlic, quinoa and thyme and cook for about 3 more minutes. Add broth and lentils and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Remove from heat a...

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