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Quinoa Lentil Salad with Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts



A tasty and healthy salad with quinoa, green lentils, and roasted Brussels sprouts that have been tossed with balsamic vinaigrette dressing, red onion, and fresh parsley.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup green lentils, rinsed
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Instructions:

Turn on the oven and heat it up to 400F 200C

Put the quinoa, lentils, and 3 cups of water in a medium saucepan

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the lentils and quinoa are soft

Take out any extra water and set it aside

Put Brussels sprouts on a baking sheet and season them with salt and pepper

After the oven is hot, roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy

Put cooked quinoa and lentils, chopped parsley, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese in a large bowl

Add roasted Brussels sprouts and mix everything together

Add the balsamic vinaigrette dressing to the salad and mix it all together

If you need to, change the seasoning

Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts go well with the quinoa lentil salad, which can be served cold or at room temperature

Have fun!


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