Healthy and Delicious Quinoa Protein Salad it looks so good and tastes absolutely good. I hope you will love it, Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein, and one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids. It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E, and various beneficial antioxidants. Chickpeas, Mung beans(green gram) are an affordable sources of protein, fiber, iron, and vitamins that offer many health benefits. Paneer is super rich in protein, it makes you feel full for longer. Apart from protein, paneer is also rich in fat, iron, calcium, and magnesium, which makes it an even healthier choice. This dish also has vegetables which makes it a totally balanced meal.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa + 2 cups water + ¼ tsp salt
1 cup black chickpea (i.e. Kala Chana Sprouted)
1 cup green gram (Mung bean, sprouted)
1/3rd cup of water
200 grams’ paneer, cut into small cubes
½ cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tsp pink salt
1 tsp black pepper powder (Kaali Mirch Powder)
2 tsp chaat masala powder
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish
· Handful of finely chopped coriander Leaves.
· ¼ cup roasted skinless peanuts
· 2-3 green chilies finely chopped (Optional)
Directions
Cook quinoa - In a sauce pan add 1 cup of quinoa, 2 cups of water and ¼ tsp of salt give it a mix and bring it to boil. Now cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Soak black chickpea overnight and drain. Place them in a damp muslin cloth and wrap it to form a bag. Hang It overnight and let them sprout. Similarly sprout the green moong as well.
In a large bowl add sprouted kala chana and green moong, with 1/3 rd cup of water and cook 8 minutes (by checking and stirring occasionally). Then add paneer and stir fry for 2 minutes, or until the paneer is soft.
Finally, in a large bowl add cooked quinoa, cooked black chickpea, Mung bean and paneer mixture, onion, tomato, salt, pepper powder, chaat masala powder, lemon juice, olive oil and mix them well.
Garnish It with finely chopped coriander leaves, roasted peanuts and finely chopped green chili which is optional.
Transfer It to the serving bowls and enjoy.
Links to products
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