Diets are leaning towards including healthy ingredients and you can’t get more healthy than protein-packed Quinoa and Lentils. This recipe includes both and is not only delicious, but provides the nutrients your body needs to perform at it’s best.
You can’t go wrong with the fiber, whole grains, and protein in this tasty Nutty Quinoa and Lentil Salad. You’ll not only get your complete protein and fiber, but also essential amino acids.
Ingredients
⅓ cup uncooked Quinoa or
1 cup green Lentils
¼ cup almonds or pecans, roughly chopped
¼ cup walnuts or any other nuts, roughly chopped
⅓ cup dried goji berries
⅓ cup soft goat cheese crumbled
3 cups of arugula leaves or any kind of green leaves
Optional additions: tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions.
Preparation - Quinoa and Lentils
Put the quinoa in a bowl, cover with water, and allow to soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. Then drain, rinse under running water, and drain well again.
Lentils should be soaked for at least 8 hours, but overnight is best. Simply place lentils in a bowl and cover with water about 6 inches from top of lentils. After soaking, drain, rinse under running water and then drain again.
Instructions
Put the quinoa in a saucepan and cover with plenty of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook for about 30 minutes or until the quinoa is tender. Remove from the heat, drain any remaining water, and allow to cool completely.
For crispy nuts, toast them in the oven for 5 minutes at a temperature of 350 degrees.
Once cooled, place the Quinoa and lentils in a large bowl and mix lightly to combine. Sprinkle over the goat cheese, add the arugula, and toss with nuts.
Serve the salad immediately. Enjoy!
Note: If you don’t have any quinoa you can use barley or any other grain, just keep in mind that other grains can contain gluten.
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