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Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:5Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:5

Active Time:20 mins

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:5

Servings:

5

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil¼cupfinely chopped onion½teaspoondried thyme½teaspoonsmoked paprikaPinch of cayenne pepper plus more for garnish¼teaspoonkosher salt1cupdry black lentils3cupsvegetable broth, divided3cupswater1cupwhite quinoa1cupriced cauliflower¾cuplow-fat plain strained yogurt, such as Greek-style¼teaspoonlemon zest1teaspoonlemon juicePinch of flaky sea salt1scallion, chopped

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Ingredients

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

¼cupfinely chopped onion

½teaspoondried thyme

½teaspoonsmoked paprika

Pinch of cayenne pepper plus more for garnish

¼teaspoonkosher salt

1cupdry black lentils

3cupsvegetable broth, divided

3cupswater

1cupwhite quinoa

1cupriced cauliflower

¾cuplow-fat plain strained yogurt, such as Greek-style

¼teaspoonlemon zest

1teaspoonlemon juice

Pinch of flaky sea salt

1scallion, chopped

DirectionsHeat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, thyme, paprika, cayenne and kosher salt; cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add lentils; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and the lentils are toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Add 1 cup broth and 3 cups water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and simmer until the lentils are tender and most of the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes more.Meanwhile, bring the remaining 2 cups broth to a light boil in a medium pot. Add quinoa and cauliflower; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until fluffy and tender, 12 to 15 minutes.Mix yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice and flaky salt in a small bowl.Divide the quinoa mixture among 4 bowls. Top with the braised lentils, yogurt sauce and scallion. Garnish with a pinch of cayenne, if desired.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2022

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, thyme, paprika, cayenne and kosher salt; cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add lentils; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and the lentils are toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Add 1 cup broth and 3 cups water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and simmer until the lentils are tender and most of the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes more.Meanwhile, bring the remaining 2 cups broth to a light boil in a medium pot. Add quinoa and cauliflower; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until fluffy and tender, 12 to 15 minutes.Mix yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice and flaky salt in a small bowl.Divide the quinoa mixture among 4 bowls. Top with the braised lentils, yogurt sauce and scallion. Garnish with a pinch of cayenne, if desired.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, thyme, paprika, cayenne and kosher salt; cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add lentils; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and the lentils are toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Add 1 cup broth and 3 cups water. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and simmer until the lentils are tender and most of the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Meanwhile, bring the remaining 2 cups broth to a light boil in a medium pot. Add quinoa and cauliflower; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until fluffy and tender, 12 to 15 minutes.

Mix yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice and flaky salt in a small bowl.

Divide the quinoa mixture among 4 bowls. Top with the braised lentils, yogurt sauce and scallion. Garnish with a pinch of cayenne, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)332Calories6gFat51gCarbs19gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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