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Quinoa vegetable polau

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

This quinoa pulao is a nutrient-dense, gluten-free, and low-calorie dish perfect for a diet. It provides a good balance of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins.

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Ingredients
 50 g Quinoa
 80 g Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans, capsicum, diced)
 30 g Onion (sliced)
 30 g Tomato (chopped)
 5 g Ghee
 5 g Ginger-garlic paste
 1 g Green chili
 1 g Cumin seeds
 1 g Bay leaf
 1 g Turmeric powder
 1 g Garam masala
 1 pinch Salt
 100 g Water (Adjust As per Requirement)
 5 g Fresh coriander leaves
Directions
1

Heat ghee or olive oil in a pan.

2

Add cumin seeds and bay leaf; let them splutter.

3

Add onions and saute until translucent.

4

Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili; cook for 1-2 minutes.

5

Add chopped tomato and cook until soft.

6

Add the mixed vegetables, turmeric powder, and salt. Saute for 2-3 minutes.

7

Add the rinsed quinoa and stir well.

8

Pour water into the pan, cover, and cook on low heat for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed.

9

Sprinkle garam masala and mix gently.

10

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

265g

Amount per serving
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g11%

Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
Sodium 19mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 37g14%

Dietary Fiber 11.8g43%
Protein 9g
Vitamin A 323mcg36%
Vitamin C 59mg66%
Calcium 127mg10%
Iron 4.6mg26%
Potassium 513mg11%
Folate 136mcg34%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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