Beautiful Make-able Recipes | The Modern Proper

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium–high heat. Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Let the vegetables cook until they soften and begin to brown, stirring occasionally—about 20 minutes. Add the stock and diced tomatoes with juice and bring to boil. When it comes to a rolling boil, add the lentils, quinoa and mushrooms.. Reduce heat to medium–low and simmer until the lentils are tender and the quinoa is cooked, about 35 minutes.Garnish with another drizzle of olive oil, black pepper and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar (if desired).