Colorful Quinoa Kichdi
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
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
Units
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) yellow quinoa
- 1 cup (240 ml) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup (240 ml) broccoli florets
- 1 cup (240 ml) bell peppers (orange and yellow), chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) green peas
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- Chives blossoms, for garnish
- Fresh sage leaves, for garnish
- 2 tbsp 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to rinse the quinoa before cooking?
Rinse under cold water until the water runs clear to remove bitterness — quinoa has a natural coating called saponin that tastes soapy if not washed off.
Can I swap in different vegetables?
Absolutely — this dish is a great alternative to rice and you can customize it with any vegetables you have on hand. I also like adding a squeeze of lemon juice for extra freshness.
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…