Follow this tasty and easy recipes to make Lentil and quinoa salad
Practical information
- Number of people: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Cooking Type: Steam
- Type: Entrance
- Category: Salad
- Nutritional criteria: Anti-cholesterol, Antidiabetes, Antioxidant, Low calories, Low GI, Rich in iron, Rich in fiber, Gluten free, Lactose free, Egg free,
Preparation
- In a saucepan, bring 1 l of water and the stock cube to a boil, then immerse the bag of lentils in it.
- Reduce the boil, cook for 11 minutes.
- Take the bag out with a fork and let it drain for 30 seconds. Open it, pour the lentils into a dish and let them cool.
- In another saucepan, boil a large volume of salted water.
- Pour in the quinoa and cook for 12 minutes at a boil.
- Drain carefully and pour into a dish to cool.
- Meanwhile, grate the carrot, cut the avocado into small cubes and season with lemon; cut the tomatoes into small cubes.
Toss with the lentils and quinoa, stir in the vinaigrette. - Season to your liking.
- Arrange in verrines and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Trick
You can liven up your salad by adding a mild feta-type cheese or smoked duck breast, or pine nuts previously seared in a pan.
Health tips
According to the National Health Nutrition Program, our carbohydrate intake must represent at least 50% of our daily diet. Consuming and varying cereals, a source of carbohydrates, contributes to the balance of each meal.
