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Lentil and quinoa festive stuffing

Course Side Dish
Keyword Christmas, stuffing
Prep Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 1 medium carrot small cubes or grated
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 100 g quinoa
  • 150 g red lentils
  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 1 lemon rind only
  • 1 tsp juniper berries
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 800 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp cranberries
  • 2 tbsp frozen peas
  • black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 handful chopped cooked chestnuts

Instructions

  • Saute the onion and carrot in the oil until the onion is transparent.
  • Add the quinoa and lentils and the remaining ingredients (except the peas and chestnuts) and bring to the boil.
  • Cover and simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes until all the stock has been absorbed. Stir in the peas and chestnuts.
  • Press the mixture into a greased 8″ square lined cake tin and bake in the oven at 200c for 30 minutes.
  • Can be served hot or cold.