Rice, Lentils, and Quinoa Mix
Dive into a wholesome bowl of goodness with our Rice, Lentils, and Quinoa Mix! This vibrant trio combines fluffy rice, protein-packed lentils, and nutty quinoa, creating a deliciously satisfying dish that's bursting with flavor. Perfect as a hearty side or a nourishing main, this mix is your new go-to for a quick and healthy meal!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 3 tazas de agua (720 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- ½ taza de lentejas (120 ml)
- ½ taza de quinoa (120 ml)
- 1 taza de arroz (240 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine rice, lentils, quinoa, and water in a pot.
- 2
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cooked.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a 1:2.5 liquid ratio for this grain-legume mix because lentils absorb 2-3x their weight in water while quinoa and rice need different hydration rates.technique1:2.5 ratio
- ✓Toast quinoa in a dry pan for 3-4 minutes until fragrant before adding to prevent the bitter saponin coating from affecting the entire dish.technique3-4 minutes
- ✓Add lentils 10 minutes before rice and quinoa since red lentils cook in 15-20 minutes while rice needs 18-20 minutes total.timing10 minutes offset
- ✓Salt the cooking liquid to 0.75% salinity rather than seasoning after, as legumes and grains absorb seasoning during hydration but resist it once cooked.ingredient0.75% salinity
- ✓Let the mixture rest off heat for 8-10 minutes after cooking so starches finish gelatinizing and excess steam escapes, preventing mushy texture.timing8-10 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Rice, Lentils, and Quinoa Mix
Dive into a wholesome bowl of goodness with our Rice, Lentils, and Quinoa Mix! This vibrant trio combines fluffy rice, protein-packed lentils, and nutty quinoa, creating a deliciously satisfying dish that's bursting with flavor. Perfect as a hearty side or a nourishing main, this mix is your new go-to for a quick and healthy meal!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 3 tazas de agua (720 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- ½ taza de lentejas (120 ml)
- ½ taza de quinoa (120 ml)
- 1 taza de arroz (240 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine rice, lentils, quinoa, and water in a pot.
- 2
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cooked.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a 1:2.5 liquid ratio for this grain-legume mix because lentils absorb 2-3x their weight in water while quinoa and rice need different hydration rates.technique1:2.5 ratio
- ✓Toast quinoa in a dry pan for 3-4 minutes until fragrant before adding to prevent the bitter saponin coating from affecting the entire dish.technique3-4 minutes
- ✓Add lentils 10 minutes before rice and quinoa since red lentils cook in 15-20 minutes while rice needs 18-20 minutes total.timing10 minutes offset
- ✓Salt the cooking liquid to 0.75% salinity rather than seasoning after, as legumes and grains absorb seasoning during hydration but resist it once cooked.ingredient0.75% salinity
- ✓Let the mixture rest off heat for 8-10 minutes after cooking so starches finish gelatinizing and excess steam escapes, preventing mushy texture.timing8-10 minutes