Quinoa and Lentil Salad

Name: Quinoa and Lentil Salad
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon agave nectar; 1 small carrot, chopped; 1 cucumber, chopped; 2 green onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 355 milliliters quinoa; 2 Tbsps rice vinegar; 4 servings sea salt and ground black pepper to taste; 473 milliliters water; 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

Quinoan and Lentil Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 323 calories, 10g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have agave nectar, quinoa, green onions, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes.

Instructions

Bring the quinoa and 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Run under cold water to cool; drain.

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Pour into a large bowl.

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Meanwhile, bring the lentils and 2 cups water to a boil in a separate saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Run under cold water to cool; drain any excess moisture.

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