How to Make Curried Quinoa with Red Lentils and Kale - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quinoa has been gaining popularity in recent years as a superfood, and for good reason. Not only is it high in protein and packed with essential nutrients, but it also makes for a versatile and delicious base for a wide variety of dishes. One such dish that showcases the versatility of quinoa is Curried Quinoa with Red Lentils and Kale. This recipe is not only nutritious and healthy, but it is also bursting with flavor and vibrant colors that are sure to delight your taste buds. Whether you a...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • ⅓ cup red lentils
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 cup rainbow quinoa
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 cups chopped kale
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or more to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Bring water and broth to a boil in a stockpot; add lentils, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic. Cover stockpot, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Mix quinoa, cumin, curry powder, salt, chili powder, cinnamon, black pepper, coriander, cardamom, and cloves into broth mixture; return to a boil. Cover stockpot, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Stir kale, peas, and butter into quinoa mixture and return to a boil. Cover stockpot, reduce heat to medium, and cook until kale and peas are tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    404 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 616mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 15g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 91mg
    • Calcium: 180mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 952mg