Ultimate Reset Quinoa-Lentil Pilaf

I am on day 10 of the ultimate reset cleanse and this was our dinner. I loved how the quinoa-lentil salad filled me up, and tasted awesome. I wasn't hungry at all for the rest of the night!

Ingredients (makes 1 serving)

• 1 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 medium carrot, diced
• 1/2 medium stalk celery, diced
• 1/4 medium onion, diced
• 1/4 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 tsp. ground smoked paprika
• 1 dash ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric 
• 3/4 cup cooked quinoa 
• 1/4 cup cooked lentils 
• 1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel 
• 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley 

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add carrot, celery, onion, bell pepper, paprika, cumin, and turmeric; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Add quinoa, lentils, lemon peel, lemon juice, and parsley to cooked vegetables; heat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. 
4. Fluff with a fork and serve!