Lentil Stew With Quinoa

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups quinoa
• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 14 ounces coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1/4 cup dry coconut powder (or unsweetened flakes)
• 1 -2 cinnamon stick
• 3 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 2 cups red lentils, rinsed
• salt and pepper
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Recipe

• 1 soak quinoa in a bowl filled with cold water for 5 minutes, then drain in a fine mesh strainer. rinse with running water - drain.
• 2 bring 4 cups water and tbsp salt to a boil in a saucepan. stir in the quinoa, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. simmer until the quinoa has absorbed the liquid and is tender, about 20 minutes. set aside and keep warm.
• 3 melt the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. add the onion and cook until the onion has softened and translucent. mix in the garlic for 30 seconds. add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes more.
• 4 pour in water, coconut milk. add the molasses, coconut powder (or flakes), cinnamon sticks, curry powder and ground coriander. bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then add the lentils and cook until tender (15-20 minutes). stir frequently as the lentils cook to keep them from sticking. be careful not to overcook because the lentils will quickly lose shape and turn to a paste.
• 5 once lentils are done, season to taste with salt and pepper, and stir in the chopped cilantro. serve the stew over a bed of quinoa.