Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

This Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a nutritious and hearty start to your day, combining the wholesome goodness of quinoa with vibrant Indian spices and fresh vegetables. It's a perfect Paleo-friendly dish that fuels your morning with energy and flavor.

Ingredients

• Quinoa - 1 cup
• Water - 2 cups
• Coconut oil - 1 tablespoon
• Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Green chili - 1 small, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Spinach - 1 cup, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove its natural bitterness and drain.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
3. In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, and let them sizzle until they pop.
4. Add grated ginger and chopped green chili to the skillet, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Stir in the diced carrot and bell pepper, cooking for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
6. Add the chopped spinach, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper, cooking until the spinach wilts.
7. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and add it to the skillet, mixing well with the vegetables and spices.
8. Remove from heat, stir in the chopped cilantro and lemon juice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 54 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and essential amino acids from quinoa.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from the colorful vegetables.

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