Emeril's Quinoa With Lentil Ragout

YIELD 4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 pound brown lentils
2 smashed garlic cloves, plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 sprigs rosemary
1 bay leaf
6 cups of chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
16 ounces of quinoa pasta, cooked according to package instructions
Braised Swiss Chard With Walnut Pesto [ADD LINK], optional
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, for garnish, optional

PREPARATION:

Method

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil and when hot, add the onion and celery. Sauté 8 minutes. Add the lentils, garlic cloves, rosemary, bay leaf. Sauté until lentils are slightly toasted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook at a simmer for 10 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, allspice and cayenne. Continue to cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, until lentils are tender.
  2. Serve over Quinoa Pasta. Toss with Braised Swiss Chard. Top with Walnut Pesto and
  3. Parmesan Cheese if desired.

    Editor's Note: Look for organic cheese and organic, locally-grown produce.

  4. Learn more about sustainable food choices with our Eat Green Guide.

  5. This recipe was featured in the Decoding Diets Episode of Emeril Green.

This recipe appears in: Vegetarian

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