Spiced Quinoa and Lentil Stew with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

A hearty, protein-rich stew combining quinoa, lentils, and warming spices, served with refreshing tzatziki for a multicultural Australian twist. This Middle Eastern-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs quinoa, lentils, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup lentils
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/2 cup tzatziki
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a pot, sauté 1/2 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat for 3 minutes until softened. Add 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp coriander; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 cup quinoa, 1 cup lentils, 2 cups water, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 25 minutes until quinoa and lentils are tender. Stir in 1/2 cup tzatziki and serve immediately with additional tzatziki on the side.