Lunch: Balsamic Lentil Quinoa Lettuce Cups Recipe | Myrecipes

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Balsamic Lentil Quinoa Lettuce Cups Recipe | Myrecipes

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
Pinch black pepper
1/2 cup rinsed and drained canned lentils
1 plum tomato, diced
1/4 small red onion, diced (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced (about 1/4 cup)
3 fresh basil leaves, chopped (about 1 Tbsp.)
3 to 4 Bibb lettuce leaves
1/2 cup cooked quinoa, cold

Instructions

In a sealable container, whisk vinegar, oil, lemon juice, garlic, celery seed and pepper.
Add lentils, tomato, onion, bell pepper and basil; cover and gently shake to coat with dressing. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Fill lettuce leaves with quinoa, top with lentil mixture and serve.

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