Ingredients
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⅓ cup dry red lentils
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⅓ cup quinoa
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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⅓ cup finely chopped shallots or onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons flaxseeds
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1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 large red or green sweet pepper, chopped
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1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1 bunch Fresh thyme sprigs
Directions
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Rinse and drain lentils and quinoa separately. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add quinoa and flaxseeds; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until quinoa is lightly browned.
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Add lentils and chicken broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in sweet pepper and snipped or dried thyme. Cover and cook about 5 minutes more or until quinoa and lentils are tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. If desired, garnish with thyme sprigs.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
152 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
20g | Carbs |
7g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 5 | |
Serving Size 1/2 cup | |
Calories 152 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 7g | 14% |
Total Fat 6g | 7% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Vitamin A 878IU | 18% |
Vitamin C 47mg | 52% |
Folate 18mcg | 4% |
Sodium 198mg | 9% |
Calcium 36mg | 3% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Magnesium 48mg | 11% |
Potassium 213mg | 5% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.