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Quinoa Lentil Patties

These patties were so good. I did go easy on the seasonings/spices since my little one was also going to eat these. Therefore, please feel free to increase or add additional seasonings/spices. These patties are easy to make and very versatile. They may be served alone, with salad, as a side next to a meal, wrapped in a sandwich using swiss chard, pita bread, whole wheat toast, or just about anything. They are healthy, fulfilling and full of wonderful nutrients. My little one enjoyed these very much.


Step By Step Instructions:

This recipe makes a lot of patties, therefore, you may cut the recipe in half. I personally didn’t mind the leftovers.

In a mesh strainer, add 2 cups of red lentils and 1 cup of quinoa. Rinse it under cold water. Place the rinsed lentils and quinoa in a pot and add 5 cups of filtered water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for about 20 minutes (stirring occasionally), or until the lentils are soft and quinoa is cooked.

It’s not necessary for all the liquid to be absorbed. All that matters is that the lentils and quinoa are cooked. Be careful not to overcook it so that it doesn’t become too mushy. It should stick together if you try to form a ball.

Transfer the lentils and the quinoa to a mesh strainer to drain any excess liquid. Set it aside and allow it to cool.

Note: I spooned some of the center part up to the sides to allow the inside of the mixture to cool off as well.

Once the exterior and interior of the quinoa and the lentils have cooled, it’s time to mix it. I like to use my hands because you want to try and break up the lentils and the quinoa until they are mashed.

Here the lentils and quinoa have been mashed.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, salt and pepper to taste (optional). Mix well until it’s been well incorporated.

Note: At this time, you may add more spices or seasonings as you wish. Also, you may spoon some of the mixture that doesn’t contain salt out to a separate bowl for your little one and add the salt to the original bowl for the rest of the family.

Finely mince 1 cup of cilantro and 1/2 cup of flat leaf parsley and add that to the bowl. Mix well.

Note: You may add any other finely minced leafy greens or steamed vegetables as well.

In a small saucepan, add 1/4 cup of oil (I used avocado oil)

Small dice 1 medium onion and add that to the hot oil. Allow the onion to cook for 3-5 minutes or until it’s soft and translucent in color.

Carefully, add the onion with the oil to the quinoa and lentil mixture. Mix with a spoon until it’s well incorporated into the mixture.

Make sure the mixture is cool enough to handle, and start to form patties.

Once the patties have been formed, you may serve them immediately or you may place them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for it to firm up a bit.


Serving Suggestions:

My little one enjoyed it with some sliced avocados and steamed vegetables (sweet potatoes, broccoli, colorful carrots and minced rainbow swiss chard).

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Serve it as a sandwich wrapped in swiss chard with sliced tomatoes and avocado (a great addition would be to add some hummus, tzatziki sauce  or any other spread).

Add it to your salads, or as a side to any meal.

Pureed Baby Food: For babies who aren’t new to solids, you may add some of this recipe to the blender with some steamed vegetables and blend it until it’s pureed. This will make for a healthy and a nutritious meal.

Enjoy!


Recipe

Quinoa Lentil Patties

Makes about 6 healthy servings.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of red lentils
  • 1 cup of quinoa
  • 5 cups of filtered water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
  • 1/4 cup of oil ( I used avocado oil)
  • 1 medium onion, small diced
  • 1 cup of cilantro
  • 1/2 cup of flat leaf parsley
  • additional cilantro and parsley for garnish

Instructions:

In a mesh strainer, add 2 cups of red lentils and 1 cup of quinoa. Rinse it under cold water. Place the rinsed lentils and quinoa in a pot and add 5 cups of filtered water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer for about 20 minutes (stirring occasionally), or until the lentils are soft and quinoa is cooked.

Note: It’s not necessary for all the liquid to be absorbed. All that matters is that the lentils and quinoa are cooked. Be careful not to overcook it so that it doesn’t become too mushy. It should stick together if you try to form a ball.

Transfer the lentils and the quinoa to a mesh strainer to drain any excess liquid. Set it aside and allow it to cool.

Note: I spooned some of the center part up to the sides to allow the inside of the mixture to cool off as well.

Once the exterior and interior of the quinoa and the lentils have cooled, it’s time to mix it. I like to use my hands because you want to try and break up the lentils and the quinoa until they are mashed.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, salt and pepper to taste (optional). Mix well until it’s been well incorporated.

Note: At this time, you may add more spices or seasonings as you wish. Also, you may spoon some of the mixture that doesn’t contain salt out to a separate bowl for your little one and add the salt to the original bowl for the rest of the family.

Finely mince 1 cup of cilantro and 1/2 cup of flat leaf parsley and add that to the bowl. Mix well.

Note: You may add any other finely minced leafy greens or steamed vegetables as well.

In a small saucepan, add 1/4 cup of oil (I used avocado oil). Small dice 1 onion and add that to the hot oil. Allow the onion to cook for 3-5 minutes or until it’s soft and translucent in color. Carefully, add the onion with the oil to the quinoa and lentil mixture. Mix it with a spoon until it’s well incorporated into the mixture.

Make sure the mixture is cool enough to handle, and start to form patties. Once the patties have been formed, you may serve them immediately or you may place them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for it to firm up a bit.

Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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