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ONE POT QUINOA MEAL

Preethi Prasad
If you're looking for a nutritious, balanced meal that's both satisfying and diabetic-friendly, this One Pot Quinoa Meal is an excellent option. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity, and the one-pot cooking method ensures minimal cleanup. With quinoa as the base, this meal is naturally gluten-free, packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, all while maintaining a low glycemic index to support stable blood sugar levels.
5 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine INDIAN CUISINE
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Chopping Board
  • 1 Thick wide bottom pan
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Serving Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 Cup Quinoa washed and drained
  • 1/2 Cup Moong Dal / Split Green Gram
  • 1 No Large red onion finely Chopped
  • 4 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Inch Ginger finely chopped
  • 8 Nos Snow Peas roughly chopped
  • 1 Cup Boiled Chickpeas
  • 1/2 No Cauliflower florets roughly chopped
  • 1 No Red Bell Pepper finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Puree
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
  • 1/4 Cup Dried and crushed Moringa Leaves
  • 1 Tbsp Ghee
  • 1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/4 Tsp Subzi Masala (Optional)
  • 1 Tsp Jeera / Cumin
  • 1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 2 Nos Fresh Green Chili finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Soak Quinoa and moong dal separately for 30 minutes.
  • Heat Ghee in a Pan. Add Jeera , Mustard ,chopped green chili , minced ginger and garlic ,Onions and saute until the onions are translucent.
  • Now add Cauliflower Florets, close the lid and cook on medium flame until it is nice and tender for about 10 minutes.
  • Now add snowpeas , boiled Chickpeas and red bell pepper , dried moringa leaves and mix well. Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Now add salt, Kashmiri red chili powder ,Turmeric powder and Subzi Masala. Mix well. Add Tomato puree and give it a nice mix.
  • Add soaked quinoa ,soaked moong dal, 2 cups of water and mix well.
  • Close the lid and let it cook on medium flame until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is nice and fluffy.
  • Lastly add garam masala . Give it a nice mix and turn off the heat.
  • Serve hot with Greek yogurt and some fresh Cucumber .
  • Enjoy...........

Notes

Some Suggestions :
  1. You can drizzle some hummus on this instead of yogurt.
  2. I prefer to serve it with Greek yogurt .You can serve with normal yogurt too.
  3. I have made it less spicy . You can adjust the spice level as per your tolerance.
  4. You can add ground flax seed or Chia seeds too for an extra boost of healthy fats and Omega-3 Fatty acids.
  5. You can add Zucchini , Mushrooms ,Carrots , Cabbage ,green beans and spinach too.
This recipe offers a perfect balance of nutrients , flavor, ease of preparation and a fantastic addition to the diabetic friendly meals. This one pot meal will leave everyone feeling satisfied withour compromising on health and taste.
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