If food is meant to be alluring, tempting and seductive, then this dish nails those desires.
By Priya Mahadevan
Colorful Quinoa Kichdi
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Description
This colorful quinoa kichdi is a vibrant, healthy one-pot meal featuring a medley of fresh vegetables and quinoa, garnished with chives blossoms and sage leaves for an enticing presentation.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups yellow quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup bell peppers (orange and yellow), chopped
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- Chives blossoms, for garnish
- Fresh sage leaves, for garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear to remove any bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed.
- While the quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli florets and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the bell peppers and green peas to the skillet. Continue to sauté for another 5 minutes until all the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they are just softened.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the skillet with the vegetables. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes over low heat, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Garnish with chives blossoms and fresh sage leaves before serving hot.
Notes
This dish is a great alternative to rice and can be customized with any vegetables you have on hand. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave. Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste, and add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
thanks me maties :)
lovely; the chive blossoms adds to the allure !
Healthy and quick recipe :)
Wow loved the new luk of the blog Priya,Healthy recipe…