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.
Total Time
30min
5.0
0 Ratings
Author: Cookilicious
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
1
tsp
Avocado Oil
•
1
tsp
Mustard Seeds
•
1
tsp
Cumin Seeds
•
1
Tbsp
Pine Nuts
•
3
Green Chili Peppers
or 1 Jalapeño
•
5
Curry Leaves
•
1
Onion
, chopped
•
1/3
cup
Chopped
Fresh Cilantro
•
1
cup
Mixed Vegetables
•
1
tsp
Ground Turmeric
•
to taste
Salt
•
1
cup
White Quinoa
•
2
cups
Water
•
1
Tbsp
Hemp Hearts
(optional)
Cooking Instructions
1.
Heat Avocado Oil (1 tsp) in a pan. Temper with Mustard Seeds (1 tsp) and Cumin Seeds (1 tsp).
2.
Once they begin to splutter, add Pine Nuts (1 Tbsp), Green Chili Peppers (3) and Curry Leaves (5). Fry for 30 seconds.
3.
Then add Onion (1) and Fresh Cilantro (1/3 cup). Fry till the onions turn translucent.
4.
Next, add Mixed Vegetables (1 cup) along with Salt (to taste) and Ground Turmeric (1 tsp).
5.
Mix and cook till the veggies are cooked. This could take 5-7 minutes.
6.
Meanwhile, rinse White Quinoa (1 cup) in running water for about 2 minutes. Then add the rinsed quinoa to the pan.
7.
Give it a mix and then add Water (2 cups).
8.
Cover the pan with a lid and cook this for about 15 minutes on medium flame.
9.
After the set time, open the lid and lightly fluff the upma with a fork.
10.
Garnish with Hemp Hearts (1 Tbsp) and additional cilantro if desired and serve.
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.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
257
FAT
7.1 g
PROTEIN
8.8 g
CARBS
40.9 g
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