Spicy Paneer Quinoa Bowl
Brief:
Packed with nutritious elements and flavored with classical Indian pantry staples, this Spicy Paneer Quinoa Bowl will lead to a delightful culinary journey. Though it’s low in calories, it doesn’t compromise at all on taste. The high protein content from quinoa and paneer keeps you satiated, helping in weight management. The aromatic spices ignite your taste buds! Various textures in one bowl from soft paneer, crispy bell peppers, and fluffy quinoa make each bite interesting. It’s a quick, healthy bowl to squeeze in a busy schedule!
Recipe:
Ingredients:
1 cup Cooked Quinoa
1/2 cup Diced Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese)
1/2 cup Diced Bell Peppers
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Chilli Powder
1 tsp Olive Oil
Salt to taste
1. Heat the olive oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds. Once the seeds start to sizzle, add the diced bell peppers.
2. Sauté the bell peppers until they are tender-crisp. Drop in the diced paneer to the pan.
3. Stir fry until the paneer turns a slight golden brown. Sprinkle turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt. Give it a good mix to make sure the paneer is well coated with spices.
4. Finally add the cooked quinoa to the pan. Mix it all together until the quinoa is well integrated with paneer and bell peppers.
5. Allow it to cook for two minutes with occasional stirring, then take off the heat.
6. Your Spicy Paneer Quinoa Bowl is ready to be devoured. Enjoy this low calorie, high protein Punjabi Veg bowl, a true delight straight from your kitchen!
Remember, with smart choices, even everyday ingredients can turn into a delightfully low-calorie meal!
