Lentils and Couscous

Lentils are a great source of plant-based protein and are often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian and vegan dishes.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Lentils and Couscous

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Lentils
• 1 cup Couscous
• 2 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Rinse the lentils and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and sliced red bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened.
3. Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
4. Add the rinsed lentils and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until lentils are tender.
5. While the lentils are cooking, prepare the couscous according to package instructions.
6. Once the lentils are cooked, remove from heat and let them rest for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff the couscous with a fork and divide it among serving plates.
8. Spoon the lentil mixture over the couscous.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and drizzle with lemon juice. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 3g

Protein 14g29%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.