rootofnewt | Lentils and quinoa with onion and tomato.

Put a couple teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan, heat. Add about 1/2 tsp cumin seed. Add one small red onion, diced. Stir a bit. Add some garlic pepper (maybe 1 tsp? maybe less?) and a half teaspoon or so cinnamon and a bay leaf. When the onion is more softened, add 1 cup rinsed red lentils and about 2 cups broth. Then add about half a chopped tomato (I had to eat the rest... it was a 3" ripe ripe ripe red tomato). Heat to boiling, stir, reduce heat. After about 10-15 minutes, the lentils should have softened, add 2/3 cup quinoa (also well-rinsed). Return to boiling, then reduce. Add another cup of broth at some point. Keep cooking til it's done (another 5-10 minutes).

So yummy.

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I've always been intrigued by quinoa, but kinda scared to try it... what's it like? I mean, I know it's a grain and all...

it's kind of nutty or oaty tasting, but rather bland and good for casseroles or pilafs. texture-wise, it has a bit of a small bite to it when properly cooked.

http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/foods_view/0,1523,74,00.html

and always rinse it well, to remove any traces of saponin (natural seed coating--rather bitter).

Lentils and quinoa with onion and tomato.

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Actually, it's a seed.