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QUINOA SALAD WITH LENTILS
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QUINOA
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cups water
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
LENTILS
- 1 cups raw lentils
- 6 cups water
- 1 tsp. Salt
SALAD
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup onion (minced)
- ½ cup fresh coriander
- ½ cup red bell pepper (minced)
- ½ cup green bell pepper (minced)
- 2 tsp. crushed garlic
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp. cumin powder
- salt to taste
Prepare the lentils. In a medium saucepan add the water and salt. Heat the water to a boil. Add the lentils and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
Prepare the Quinoa. In a small saucepan add 2 cups of water, salt and heat until boiling. Add the Quinoa and cook at medium temperature until the water is reduced, cover and cook at medium temperature for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
In a salad bowl add the quinoa, lentils and the rest of the ingredients and season to taste.
Leave in the refrigerator until serving time.
