Browned Butter Kale & Lentils with Quinoa – Lentils.org

Browned Butter Kale & Lentils with Quinoa

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July 12, 2015

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  • Prep: 15 Minutes
  • Cook: 40 Minutes
  • 15 Minutes

    40 Minutes

    55 Minutes

  • Yields: 4
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Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan of boiling water, cook the lentils for 15-20 minutes, until just tender. Remove from heat, drain well, and set aside to cool. In another medium saucepan of boiling water, cook the quinoa for 12-14 minutes, just until tender and the germ separates, making a little curly Q. Drain well in a fine sieve, then return to the pot (off the heat, but still warm), add the cranberries, cover with a tea towel and the lid. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a medium skillet set over medium-high heat add butter, and cook until it foams, then begins to turn golden and smell nutty. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 2 minutes, until soft. In the pan, add kale, salt and a spoonful of water, and cook for about 5 minutes, until the kale has wilted and the moisture has cooked off.
  3. Add the kale to the quinoa, toss and transfer to a bowl or large platter. Add the lentils, feta, and walnuts. Squeeze some lemon juice over and season with pepper and salt. Toss and serve immediately.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 mL) green or French green lentils

1 1/2 cup (375 mL) water

1 cup (250 mL) quinoa, rinsed well in a fine sieve

1/3 cup (75 mL) dried cranberries

1/4 cup (60 mL) butter

1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped red onion

1 garlic clove, crushed

3 cups (750 mL) chopped kale leaves

1/4 tsp salt

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled feta

1/2 cup (125 mL) walnut halves or sliced almonds, toasted

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup (250 mL)
Calories540
Sodium560 mg
Potassium156 mg
Protein18 g
Cholesterol45 mg
Sugar12 g
Total Fat28 g
Saturated Fat11 g
Total Carbohydrates58 g
Dietary Fiber9 g