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Quinoa Vegetable Upma

Upma made on quinoa with peanuts and plenty of vegetables. Gluten free, familiar taste, and 16 g of protein.

340

kcal

16g

protein

46g

carbs

10g

fat

Per serving · makes 1 · 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 70 g quinoa, rinsed well
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables: carrot, peas, beans, chopped small
  • 2 tbsp peanuts
  • Tadka: 1 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, curry leaves, 1 green chilli, ginger
  • Salt, lemon juice, coriander

Method

  1. 1.Make the tadka, add the peanuts and vegetables, and cook 3 minutes.
  2. 2.Add the quinoa and 1.5 cups water, salt, cover and cook 12 to 14 minutes until fluffy.
  3. 3.Finish with lemon and coriander off the heat.

Coach’s note

Rava upma has ~4 g of protein a bowl. Quinoa plus peanuts takes the same breakfast to 16 g without changing how it eats.

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