Quinoa and Lentils
Today is the first day I have felt “normal” since the accident. I was able to walk around limp-free. My head didn’t feel like a pressure cooker. I even felt like doing something creative in the kitchen. I succeeded in making something incredibly yummy, but failed to take pictures so i am going to post about what I made Monday night. I’ve been trying to eat plenty of whole grains to help my recovery.
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 (15oz) can lentils, drained
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup dried currants
salt and pepper (to taste)
1. Bring water to a boil and add quinoa, olive oil, salt and thyme. Cover and simmer for 8-12 minutes until quinoa has absorbed all the liquid. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, lentils and spices.
3. Stir in dried currants and serve.
We ate this with broccoli. It was delicious !
YAY! I am so glad you are up and around and feeling well enough to cook. This is a great “sign” and I wish you more swift and sure recovery, SV. I’m with you, girl! And btw, the food looks darn good! *HUGS*
I did a little sumpin’ sumpin’ with lentils yesterday too!
I’m sorry that I haven’t been around much I noticed that with my blogroll it doesn’t tell me when the blogsome or word press people update…bummer! I will be better about that!
Hope to see you soon!
Have you registered over at Veggin’ out yet?
It does look delicious! My kids like quinoa but are not too excited with anything lentil dishes I make. This might do the trick.
Canned lentils- I don’t think I’ve seen any at the stores. But not to worry, I always have the dried kind handy.
You’ve been cookin! Hope you take it easy though:)
K: thanks for all of your positive thoughts and wishes. you are too wonderful !! i hope Heidi is doing well.
Harmonia: i’ve missed you lately ! i haven’t registered at Veggin’ out yet, but i plan to really soon. you have done such an awesome job ! thanks !
Kaivegan: i don’t think my boyfriend is a huge lentil fan either and he actually liked this a lot. the key was to put something sweet in it.
my whole foods store carries organic canned lentils which are surprisingly good. i wish i had the time to make some fresh, but i had to improvise this week. thanks for your good thoughts !
That’s so strange. I have only recently heard of this miracle food, quinoa, and now I already have a recipe for it! Way cool! Thanks.
–Elizabeth