Walnut & Sage Smothered Lentil Quinoa Pilaf Recipe

Name: Walnut & Sage Smothered Lentil Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup organic white Quinoa; 1/2 cup Beluga lentils; 1 cup Walnuts, toasted; 20-22 Sage leaves; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese; 1-1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest; 1-2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO); Juice of 1/2 a lemon

Servings: persons

1/2 cup organic white Quinoa
1/2 cup Beluga lentils
1 cup Walnuts, toasted
20-22 Sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
2 cups water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
1-1 1/2 tablespoons orange zest
1-2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
Juice of 1/2 a lemon

1
In a large saucepan, combine the water & salt & bring to a boil. Add the beluga lentils, cover & cook for 5 minutes. Add the Quinoa and lower the heat to medium. cover & allow to cook till all the water is absorbed (~ 15 minutes). once cooked, fluff the lentil quinoa mix with a fork.
2
Combine 1/2 a cup of toasted walnuts and about 15 torn sage leaves & coarsely mince in a food processor till they resemble coarse bread crumbs (albeit with a tantalizing aroma)
3
Add 1 tablespoon of butter in a small skillet and add the minced walnut/sage mixture. Saute till the bits of sage begin to wilt.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining walnuts (broken into small bits), Lemon juice & orange zest. Add the feta cheese, quinoa/lentil mix, the sauteed walnut/sage blend and fold to combine all the ingredients. Drizzle with the EVOO, taste and adjust for seasonings as per your preference.
5
Heat the remaining butter and add the remaining sage to it, sautee till the leaves crisp up and add the mix to the lentil quinoa pilaf as a garnish.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup organic white Quinoa, 1/2 cup Beluga lentils, 1 cup Walnuts, toasted, 20-22 Sage leaves, and more.

Yes, Walnut & Sage Smothered Lentil Quinoa Pilaf falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Walnut & Sage Smothered Lentil Quinoa Pilaf

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