Savory Quinoa and Vegetable Soup with Lentils

This Savory Quinoa and Vegetable Soup with Lentils is a hearty and nutritious dish perfect for a late-night meal. Packed with protein and fiber, it's both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Quinoa - 1/2 cup
• Green lentils - 1/2 cup
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Zucchini - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1/2 medium, diced
• Vegetable broth - 4 cups
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa and lentils under cold water and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Add the minced garlic, zucchini, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
5. Add the rinsed quinoa and lentils to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the quinoa and lentils are tender.
6. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley just before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 52 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.8 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber, helping to keep you full longer.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables and legumes.

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