Curry quinoa, lentils, and rice

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Curry quinoa, lentils, and rice

2/3 cup red or ivory quinoa
2/3 cup black or brown rice
1/3 cup lentils (any type that is whole with skin)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/4 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut (optional)
1 tbsp curry powder, or any set of fragrant spices (cumin, coriander,turmeric, cayenne, etc)
1 bay leaf
1 to 3 dried chilies
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cups water

Pick over the lentils to avoid stones. I buy pre-washed organic quinoa, but otherwise it will need to be washed according to the directions on the package. If you do pre-wash everything, reduce the water by 1/2 cup. Put everything in a rice cooker, and let it cook on regular.

If using the stove top, put everything into a small heavy bottom and bring to a boil with the lid on, then turn it down to a low simmer and cook covered for 35-40mins.

Remove bay leaf and chili, and fluff with a fork before serving.

You can use vegetable or chicken stock if you like, just watch the salt. This goes great with almost anything, or just by itself with diced tomatoes and/or avocado.