This colourful meal combines lentils, quinoa, zucchini, and tomatoes. For a spicier dish, try garnishing with sliced chillies. If you want to cool things down, try drizzling with some yogurt.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped root vegetables, such as carrot, parsnip, sweet potato, turnip (1-inch chunks)
- 2 shallots, halved
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch freshly ground pepper
- 1 ½ cups chopped zucchini (1-inch chunks)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ (15 ounce) can lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 packet Patak's Tandoori Sauce for Two
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Toss root vegetables with shallots, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Place in a 9×9-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Roast, turning occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are lightly golden and tender crisp. Stir in zucchini and scatter cherry tomatoes over top; roast for 12 to 15 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.
Step 3
Stir in lentils, Patak's Tandoori Sauce, and quinoa. Cover tightly with foil. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes or until mixture has simmered and heated through.
Step 4
Garnish with mint.
Note:
Family of 4? Simply double the portions of all ingredients and use a full jar (400 ml) of Patak's Tandoori Sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 578 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat5g | 25% |
Sodium532mg | 23% |
Total Carbohydrate82g | 30% |
Dietary Fiber18g | 63% |
Total Sugars13g | |
Protein21g | |
Vitamin C34mg | 169% |
Calcium61mg | 5% |
Iron3mg | 19% |
Potassium808mg | 17% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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