5 Easy and Healthy Quinoa Recipes to Try

Quinoa Masala Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• ½ cup chickpea flour or besan
• ½ cup yogurt
• 1 finely chopped small onion,
• 1 finely chopped green chili
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• Oil for cooking

Procedure:

1. In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa, chickpea flour, yogurt, and enough water to make a smooth batter.
2. Add chopped onion, green chili, cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander, and salt. Mix well.
3. Heat a pan and lightly grease it with oil.
4. Pour a ladleful of batter and spread it like a pancake.
5. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. Serve hot with chutney or yogurt.

Mexican Quinoa Burrito Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• ½ cup cooked black beans
• ½ cup sweet corn
• 1 small tomato, diced
• ½ avocado, sliced
• ¼ cup chopped bell peppers
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Procedure:

1. In a bowl, mix quinoa, black beans, corn, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
2. Add cumin powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Toss everything together.
3. Top with avocado slices and fresh cilantro.
4. Serve as is or with a side of tortilla chips.

Quinoa Sushi Rolls

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 4 nori seaweed sheets
• ½ cup julienned cucumber
• ½ cup julienned carrot
• ½ sliced avocado
• ½ teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• Soy sauce

Procedure:

1. Mix cooked quinoa with rice vinegar and let it cool.
2. Lay a nori sheet on a sushi mat or clean surface.
3. Now, spread a thin layer of quinoa over the nori, leaving a little space at the edges.
4. Arrange cucumber, carrot, and avocado in a line across the quinoa.
5. Roll tightly using the mat and seal the edge with a little water.
6. Slice into small pieces, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with soy sauce.

Cheesy Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients:

• 2 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup cooked kidney beans
• ½ cup chopped tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for drizzling

Procedure:

1. Cut bell peppers in half and remove the seeds.
2. Now, in a bowl, mix quinoa, cheese, beans, tomatoes, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff the bell peppers with this mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes until the cheese melts.
5. Serve warm and enjoy!

Chocolate Quinoa Energy Bites

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds

Procedure:

1. In a bowl, mix cooked quinoa, peanut butter, honey, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and chia seeds.
2. Now, stir in the chocolate chips.
3. Then, roll the mixture into small balls.
4. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set.
5. Your energy boosters are ready.

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