- 2 cloves garlic
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander
- 2 each zucchini and portobello mushrooms
- 1 each sweet red and yellow pepper
- 1/2 cup dried green lentils
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1/3 cup each minced fresh coriander and crumbled feta cheese
Instructions:
- On cutting board, finely mince and rub garlic with salt until smooth paste. In a small bowl, combine garlic mixture, oil, lemon juice, cumin and ground coriander. Set aside.
- Slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick slices. Remove mushroom stems. Seed and quarter red and yellow peppers. Brush vegetables with 2 tbsp of the oil mixture. Place on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning often, until tender, 6 minutes for zucchini and 10 minutes for mushrooms and peppers. Let cool; coarsely chop.
- Meanwhile, in saucepan of boiling salted water, cook lentils until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Also cook the quinoa. Fluff with fork. Add lentils, chopped vegetables, minced coriander, cheese and remaining oil mixture; toss to combine. Makes 4 (entree) servings or 8 + side dishes.