Quinoa: 5 Healthy Recipes for Adults

Quinoa is all the rage these days. People love it for its nutrients and some of the health benefits it brings. Fiber is what makes quinoa the best alternative to all types of grains. Rich in fiber, quinoa is an ideal food source for those looking to lose weight. 100 grams of quinoa contains 120 calories, 4.4 grams of protein and 2.8 grams of fiber. Read this article for 5 healthy and easy-to-cook quinoa recipes.

Wash your quinoa properly before trying these recipes. Rinse many times to remove any dirt. Cook properly until tender. Do not overheat. After cooking, let it cool for a few minutes before you can start the recipe.

Boil and cook the quinoa. Prepare a dressing with coriander leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar in a bowl. Add the cooked quinoa, chopped and diced vegetables to the bowl and add the dressing so that all ingredients are completely covered.

Take a spoonful of oil, add mustard seeds, add onions and fry. Add vegetables of your choice and sauté for 5-10 minutes or until softened and properly cooked. Add water and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add ghee or butter and chopped vegetables to the pan and sauté until properly cooked. Add the ginger and garlic paste to the oil. Add the quinoa and vegetables, salt, turmeric, coriander, mint leaves and other spices, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.

Add oil, mustard seeds, peanuts and green chillies to a pan. Fry until peanuts are properly roasted. Add onion slices if desired. Add boiled quinoa and fry for a while. Add lemon juice when done.