Spicy One Pot Quinoa

Did anybody say Quinta Quinoa, lentils and mushrooms in a soup? We’re in! A big shoutout to @themodernproper for this delicious recipe!

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tbsp Olive oil

• 3 cups French lentils (lentilles du puy)

• 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced (cremini or shitake)

• 1 cup Red quinoa (or other quinoa)

• 10 cups Vegetable stock

• 4 Carrots, peeled and diced

• 4 Stalks celery, diced

• 1 Large onion, diced

• 4 Cloves garlic, minced

• 1-2 sprigs of fresh thyme

• 28-oz. can diced tomatoes with juice

• 1.5 tsp Salt

• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

• 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar (optional)

• Crusty bread for serving

• Parsley for serving

PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.

• Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.

• Let the vegetables cook until they soften and begin to brown, occasionally stirring—about 20 minutes.

• Add the stock and diced tomatoes with juice and bring to boil. When it comes to a rolling boil, add the lentils, quinoa and mushrooms.

• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the lentils are tender and the quinoa is cooked for about 35 minutes.

• Garnish with another drizzle of olive oil, black pepper and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar.

Enjoy this delicious soup, and don’t forget to tell us what you think on our Facebook page!

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