Fruity Curried Lentil Salad

Submitted by candi.morgan_7490826

"Very Good"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup quinoa
• 1⁄2 cup lentils
• salt
• pepper
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
• 1 cup pineapple chunks in juice, drained, reserve liquid
• 1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, finely diced
• cilantro, to garnish (optional)

directions

1. Rinse and drain quinoa and lentils and bring both to boil in one covered saucepan with pineapple juice and enough water added to equal 2 cups and curry powder, salt and peppe to taste.
2. Simmer on medium heat for about 30 minutes or until most water is absorbed (add a few tablespoons extra water if needed to soften lentils and quinoa).
3. Stir in coconut, simmer 5 more minutes and remove from heat.
4. Stir in pineapple, pecans and onions. Garnish with cilantro.