Harissa Green Lentil with Quinoa, Peppers & Cherry Tomatoes
Ready in about 30 minutes, this punchy green lentil and quinoa dish is built for maintenance — 494 kcal and 32g protein.
Ingredients
- 200g lentils
- 150g quinoa
- 80g red pepper
- 80g cherry tomatoes
- 20g harissa paste
- 10g lemon juice
- 50g greek yoghurt
- fresh mint
Method
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1
Prep everything first: wash and trim the peppers and cherry tomatoes, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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3
Simmer the cooked green lentils with a splash of stock for 5 minutes until they absorb the flavours.
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4
Loosen the harissa with lemon juice and brush it over the protein before cooking. Swirl a little extra harissa through the yoghurt to serve.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the peppers and cherry tomatoes for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and green lentil, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh mint.
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