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  • Lentil Chicken Quesadilla

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    Lentil Chicken Quesadilla
    Prep: 5 min Cook: 45 min Servings: 4
    by Laura Aridgides
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    Lentils, brown rice, and chicken make this yummy version of quesadilla!

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup lentils (rinsed and drained, I use red lentils for this recipe)
    • 1/2 cup uncooked short grain brown rice
    • 3 cups organic chicken broth
    • 1/2 cup filtered water
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 tsp sea salt
    • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium onion
    • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
    • 1 pkg brown rice tortillas

    Directions

    1. Combine the lentils, rice, broth, water, bay leaf and salt in a medium size pot over medium heat.
    2. Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the lentils and rice are tender.
    3. Discard bay leaf.
    4. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat.
    5. Add onions and saute, stirring for 5-8 minutes until golden brown.
    6. Add onions to lentil mixture and stir.
    7. Boil chicken in water for approx 10 minutes until cooked through, dice, and add to lentil mixture.
    8. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat.
    9. Place one tortilla in pan, fill half with lentil mixture and fold over.
    10. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until browning, and then flip tortilla over and cook the quesadilla another 2-3 minutes until browning on the other side.
    11. Serve with fresh homemade guacamole.

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    Comments

    • John Spottiswood
      John Spottiswood
      This looks delicious, Laura! I'm going to save it in my recipe box Try Soon folder. Will let you know how it is. Thanks for sharing!

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