Skewered Beef & Lentil Rice Bowl

Skewered Beef Lentil Rice Bowl

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September 6, 2018

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Cubes of spiced beef, skewered and grilled placed atop a bed of tender lentils, rice, and quinoa – mixed with a bright salsa of tomatoes, cucumbers, and pomegranate tossed with a lemon vinaigrette.

  • Prep: 15 Minutes
  • Cook: 20 Minutes
  • 15 Minutes

    20 Minutes

    35 Minutes

  • Yields: 10
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Directions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, prepare the salsa of tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, pomegranate, salt, lemon juice, and canola oil.
  2. In another bowl, combine lentils, rice, and quinoa. Mix to evenly blend.
  3. In each bowl, add 1 cup (250 mL) of the lentil grain blend, and 1/2 cup (125 mL) spring salad mix. Top with a 1/2 cup (125 mL) salsa and garnish with a 2 oz beef skewer.

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) tomatoes, diced

1 cup (250 mL) cucumber, diced

1 cup (250 mL) red onion, small dice

2 cups (500 mL) pomegranate arils

1 tsp (5 mL) kosher salt

2 Tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice

4 Tbsp (60 mL) canola oil

5 cups (1.25 L) lentils, whole red, cooked

2 1/2 cups (625 mL) brown rice, cooked

2 1/2 cups (625 mL) red quinoa, cooked

5 cups (1.25 L) spring salad mix

20 oz (600 g) cubed beef, 2 oz per skewer, grilled

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 1/3 cups (325 mL) + 1 beef skewer
Calories410
Sodium260 mg
Potassium773 mg
Protein26 g
Cholesterol35 mg
Sugar9 g
Total Fat9 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Total Carbohydrates55 g
Dietary Fiber11 g