Quinoa & Lentils with Garlicky Pumpkin Seeds

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Ingredients

For the quinoa:
  6.2 oz (175 g) uncooked quinoa
For the garlicky pumpkin seeds:
  4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  2 tsp coriander seeds, lightly crushed
  2.5 oz (70 g) pumpkin seeds
  1 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste
For assembling:
  6.2 oz (175 g) pre-cooked lentils
  2 portions Creamy Tofu
  Ricotta
  4 portions of Homemade Pickled Red Onions

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

515

Fats

23 g

Protein

23 g

Carbs

54 g

Instructions

  • Bring 10 fl oz (300 ml) water to a boil in medium pot. Add pinch of salt and quinoa. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 12 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with fork and set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in coriander and pumpkin seeds, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes. Add red pepper flakes and season with salt in last 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
  • To assemble, layer quinoa, lentils, and ricotta in bowl. Top with garlicky pumpkin seeds and pickled onion. Serve warm or at room temperature.