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Written By: Sponsored | Updated : April 19, 2018 11:13 AM IST
Superfood quinoa comes loaded with a number of health benefits. Did you know that quinoa has high iron concentration and that it can increase the oxygen supply to the blood, improve digestion, promote healthy functioning of the nervous system, aid muscle growth, and help fight illnesses? This makes quinoa perfect for diabetics, those trying to lose weight, new moms and babies and for everyone who wants to lead a fit and healthy life. One of the many good things about quinoa is that you can use this superfood in a variety of recipes they could be savoury or sweet, dry or wet, breakfast or dinner. In summer, you can combine quinoa with some fresh summer vegetables and fruits to make wholesome, delicious recipes. Here are some summer recipes you can whip up with India Gate Quinoa.
QUINOA SALAD WITH RED ONION, BROCCOLI AND POMEGRANATE
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa (cook as per instructions on the packet)
Salt and pepper to taste
150 g broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup pomegranate seeds
Olive oil
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp red chilli flakes
tsp juice of lemon
Method
1. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add garlic and saut .
2. Add broccoli and cook till it is almost tender.
3. Add onion, pomegranate seeds and chilli flakes and stir.
4. Season with salt and pepper
5. Take off the flame and squeeze the juice of half a lemon.
6. Serve.
KIDNEY BEAN CARROT QUINOA BURRITO
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
2 garlic cloves, minced
cup cooked kidney beans
Salt and pepper to taste
1 onion, diced
cup chopped carrot
A bunch of lettuce leaves
2 store-bought tortillas (you can even use rotis)
1 tbsp oil
Juice of half a lemon
1 tbsp cilantro leaves, chopped
Method
1. Heat oil in a pan and saut onion until it is cooked. Saut garlic.
2. Add the carrots and stir.
3. When the carrots are almost cooked add, salt, pepper, beans and quinoa and stir properly. Squeeze lemon juice, mix in lettuce leaves and spread cilantro leaves over the mixture. Keep aside.
4. Warm the tortillas over a hot pan with butter.
5. Divide the mixture into the two tortillas and roll them. Serve with a yoghurt dip of your choice.
BLUEBERRY BANANA QUINOA SMOOTHIE
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
cup frozen blueberries
cup chopped frozen banana
cup cooked quinoa
1 cup milk
2 tbsp honey/maple syrup
Method
1. Whisk together blueberries, banana, quinoa, honey or maple syrup and milk in a blender.
2. Pour the smoothie in 2 glasses or mason jars and garnish with blueberries.
3. Serve.
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