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High-Protein Plant-Based Lentil & Quinoa Stew

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried green lentils
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for another 3 minutes.
  3. Add cumin and mix until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, lentils, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
  6. Stir in quinoa, salt, and pepper. Simmer, covered, for an additional 15 minutes or until quinoa and lentils are tender.
  7. Remove bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 19gFat: 8g

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