Lentil Quinoa Broth Bowl Food

RED LENTIL QUINOA BOWL

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Add the peeled and cubed butternut squash and chopped carrot to a roasting tray. Add 2 tsp olive oil and a generous sprinkling of sea salt and pepper and use your hands to mix so everything is coated. Roast for 35-45 minutes until tender.
• Rinse the quinoa well under cold water. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 cup uncooked quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover and lightly simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, let stand for 5 minutes with the lid on. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
• Rinse the red lentils. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Add 1 cup lentils, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
• To make the broccoli, steam on the stovetop for 4-5 minutes until bright and tender-crisp.
• Make Tahini Sauce: To make the tahini sauce, mix everything but the water together until fully combined. Slowly add water 1-2 tbsp at a time until you have a smooth, creamy consistency. It should be thick but pourable.
• To assemble, divide everything between 4 containers or bowls and serve right away.

LENTIL AND QUINOA SOUP

Steps:

• Pulse the onion and carrots in a food processor until chopped into small pieces. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion-carrot mixture, 1 teaspoon dried mint and the cumin seeds. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes. Add to the pot and stir until they start to lose their shape, about 2 minutes. Add 7 cups water, the lentils, quinoa, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook until the lentils are just tender, about 25 minutes (thin with 1 to 2 tablespoons water, if necessary). Season with salt and pepper.
• A few minutes before the soup is done, finely chop the garlic. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it just starts to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon dried mint; remove from the heat.
• Divide the soup among bowls. Thin the labneh with 1 to 2 tablespoons water and add a dollop to each bowl. Drizzle the garlic butter on top.

PANERA BROTH BOWL WITH LENTILS, QUINOA AND VEGGIES {GF, VEGAN}

Steps:

• In a food processor combine onion, garlic, celery and carrots. Process until broken down into crumbs or an almost smooth paste.
• In a pot heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add the veggie puree. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add tamari, quinoa and lentils.
• Add 1 bunch rosemary and 2 sprigs fresh parsley.
• Add 8 cups broth.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until quinoa and lentils almost cooked through.
• Add kale and cauliflower. Cook for a few minutes.
• Add spinach, lemon juice and lemon zest.
• Serve garnished with fresh herbs and chili garlic sauce for added spice.