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Vegetable Quinoa Upma
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14 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 30MINS

Vegetable Quinoa Upma

Vegetable Quinoa Upma is a tasty Indian quinoa recipe that can be made under 30 minutes! Loaded with veggies, this light vegan meal is great for healthy eating, easy, and very delicious! We usually eat it for breakfast but it's great for any time of day.
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Hi, I'm Priya! I am all about easy, mostly healthy, and always tasty vegetarian and vegan family recipes that are first tried and tested many times in my kitchen.
https://www.cookilicious.com/
Vegetable Quinoa Upma is a tasty Indian quinoa recipe that can be made under 30 minutes! Loaded with veggies, this light vegan meal is great for healthy eating, easy, and very delicious! We usually eat it for breakfast but it's great for any time of day.
30MINS
Total Time
$1.96
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Avocado Oil
1/2 Tbsp
Avocado Oil
Cumin Seeds
1 tsp
Cumin Seeds
Pine Nuts
1 Tbsp
Green Chili Pepper
3
Green Chili Peppers
or 1 Jalapeño
Onion
1
Onion, chopped
Fresh Cilantro
1/3 cup
Chopped Fresh Cilantro
plus more for garnish
Mixed Vegetables
1 cup
Mixed Vegetables
Salt
to taste
White Quinoa
1 cup
White Quinoa
Water
2 cups
Water
Hemp Hearts
1 Tbsp
Hemp Hearts
optional
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
257
Fat
7.1 g
Protein
8.8 g
Carbs
40.9 g
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Hi, I'm Priya! I am all about easy, mostly healthy, and always tasty vegetarian and vegan family recipes that are first tried and tested many times in my kitchen.
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Author's Notes

Add any mix of veggies as per availability and liking. You can use frozen or fresh vegetables. Keep all the vegetables, and seasonings needed for the upma ready and nearby. It saves a lot of time and reduces mess.

Curry leaves are available at any Indian grocery store and on Amazon. Skip adding it if not available to you.
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step 1
Heat Avocado Oil (1/2 Tbsp) in a pan. Temper with Mustard Seeds (1 tsp) and Cumin Seeds (1 tsp).
step 1 Heat Avocado Oil (1/2 Tbsp) in a pan. Temper with Mustard Seeds (1 tsp) and Cumin Seeds (1 tsp).
step 2
Once they begin to splutter, add Pine Nuts (1 Tbsp), Green Chili Peppers (3) and Curry Leaves (5). Fry for 30 seconds.
step 2 Once they begin to splutter, add Pine Nuts (1 Tbsp), Green Chili Peppers (3) and Curry Leaves (5). Fry for 30 seconds.
step 3
Then add Onion (1) and Fresh Cilantro (1/3 cup). Fry till the onions turn translucent.
step 3 Then add Onion (1) and Fresh Cilantro (1/3 cup). Fry till the onions turn translucent.
step 4
Next, add Mixed Vegetables (1 cup) along with Salt (to taste) and Ground Turmeric (1 tsp).
step 4 Next, add Mixed Vegetables (1 cup) along with Salt (to taste) and Ground Turmeric (1 tsp).
step 5
Mix and cook till the veggies are cooked. This could take 5-7 minutes.
step 5 Mix and cook till the veggies are cooked. This could take 5-7 minutes.
step 6
Meanwhile, rinse White Quinoa (1 cup) in running water for about 2 minutes. Then add the rinsed quinoa to the pan.
step 6 Meanwhile, rinse White Quinoa (1 cup) in running water for about 2 minutes. Then add the rinsed quinoa to the pan.
step 7
Give it a mix and then add Water (2 cups).
step 7 Give it a mix and then add Water (2 cups).
step 8
Cover the pan with a lid and cook this for about 15 minutes on medium flame.
step 8 Cover the pan with a lid and cook this for about 15 minutes on medium flame.
step 9
After the set time, open the lid and lightly fluff the upma with a fork.
step 9 After the set time, open the lid and lightly fluff the upma with a fork.
step 10
Garnish with Hemp Hearts (1 Tbsp) and additional cilantro if desired and serve.
step 10 Garnish with Hemp Hearts (1 Tbsp) and additional cilantro if desired and serve.
Tags
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Breakfast
Dairy-Free
American
Gluten-Free
Brunch
Snack
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Indian
Side Dish
Vegetables
Whole Grains
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