One Pot Curried Quinoa with Lentils and Sweet Potato

This is a great one pot meal which is quick to make plus it’s nutritionally well balanced with a mix of:- 1. Carbohydrates coming from the quinoa and sweet potato. 2. Protein sources from the lentils and quinoa. 3. Vegetables (e.g. onion and red peppers) for the vitamin and mineral contribution. Plus all the spices used for flavour gives this dish a thumbs up.

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Step 1

Heat oil to a large pot and add the onion, garlic and pepper and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Rinse the lentils in water to get rid of any dust particles. Add to the pot.

Step 3

Add all the other ingredients to the pot - except the sprig of basil to garnish at the end. Stir well and bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer covered until the liquid has absorbed, 50-60 minutes.

Step 4

Please ensure you remove the lid, give the curried quinoa and lentil mixture a good stir every 10 minutes or so to ensure it doesn’t get stuck to the bottom of the pot.

Step 5

Check to see the quinoa, sweet potato and lentils are cooked through - all should be soft to the bite. If not, return to the hob for another 5-10 minutes.

Step 6

Bring the pot straight to the table to serve. You can garnish with a few sprigs of basil (optional). Can be served cold as well.