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Free UK Delivery on Eligible Orders Unlike wheat or rice, quinoa is a complete protein - containing all eight of the essential amino acids. It has been recognised by the United Nations as a supercrop for its health benefits: packed with dietary fibre, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. It is also gluten-free and easy to digest. Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa; / ˈ k iː n w ɑː / or / k ɪ ˈ n oʊ. ə /, from Quechua kinwa or kinuwa) is a flowering plant in the amaranth family.

To get started with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have quinoa & red lentil stuffed sweet potatoes using 19 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.

The ingredients needed to make Quinoa & Red Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes:

1. Take Spread
2. Prepare 4 medium sweet potatoes
3. Get 1 tsp olive oil
4. Take 2 scallions, minced (optional)
5. Take 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
6. Get 2 cloves garlic, crushed
7. Get 100 g (1/2 cup) dry red lentils, rinsed
8. Get 90 g (1/2 cup) quinoa
9. Get 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube
10. Prepare 1 tsp sambal chili paste* (optional)
11. Get 1/2 tsp ground cumin
12. Make ready 1/2 tsp ground coriander
13. Get 1 tsp curry powder
14. Make ready 1/2 large head of broccoli, cut in bite-sized florets
15. Make ready 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
16. Prepare Dressing
17. Get 60 ml (1/4 cup) tahini
18. Take 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
19. Get 2 tsp soy sauce

Quinoa is an ancient South American grain that was largely ignored for centuries. Interestingly, it was only recently noticed by the rest of the world and hailed as a "superfood" due to its high. The seed of quinoa is eaten like a grain, like wheat. However, it is not a true grain.

Steps to make Quinoa & Red Lentil Stuffed Sweet Potatoes:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400 F). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork in several locations and place on aluminum foil on a baking tray in the oven. Roast until tender, about 45 minutes, stopping once to flip. - - *Note: Cooking the following ingredients takes about 20 minutes, so if you want the potatoes to be done at the same time, wait about 20 minutes after putting the sweet potatoes in the oven to start the next steps.
2. Add scallions and onion to a large pot on high heat. Add 2 tbsp water as needed to de-glaze the pan and avoid burning, stirring occasionally until translucent and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another 2 minutes, stirring and adding water as needed.
3. Add all of the ingredients from the lentils through to the curry powder to the pot plus 2 cups of water, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer with the lid partially covered. Simmer for 10 min.
4. Add the broccoli and bell pepper, stir to combine, and place lid fully on the pot and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
5. Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl plus 2 tbsp water. Stir into the quinoa/lentil mixture or serve on the side to drizzle on top. Enjoy!

The seed of quinoa is eaten like a grain, like wheat. However, it is not a true grain. Quinoa contains higher amounts of protein compared to true grains. Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) may be the most widely recognizable of the so-called " ancient grains." It has been a staple in the diet of people in the Andes for thousands of years; the Incas called it "the mother of all grains." Rinse quinoa in a sieve, under cold running water. This helps to remove some of the bitterness and stops it sticking together.

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