3 healthy quinoa recipes that you must try at home & bull; hello healthy

Quinoa has long been believed to be superfood, namely foods that are considered to have a wealth of nutrients so that they are good for the health of the body. Because of this, this food is often used as a diet menu or healthy food to replace rice. If you are curious about how to process this one food, consider the quinoa recipe in this article.

Quinoa at a glance

Quinoa is a plant species of the genus goosefoot, which is a grain plant whose seeds are edible. This plant has been consumed for thousands of years because it is believed to have many health benefits.

Quinoa is known as one of the plant foods that are considered to contain complete protein. In fact, the protein in quinoa is higher when compared to other grain products such as rice and wheat. Not only that, quino is also rich in fiber, and contains various important minerals and vitamins that the body needs.

Quinoa comes in several colors, some are white / ivory, red / purple, or brown / black. However, the quinoa that is widely circulating in Indonesia is usually white and red quinoa.

Easy and delicious quinoa recipe

Here are three delicious and healthy quinoa recipes that can be your reference for a breakfast or dinner menu with your family.

1. Banana coconut quinoa bowl recipe

material

250 grams of quinoa
250 ml of water
150 ml thick coconut milk
2 tsp honey (you can also use other sweeteners according to taste)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Vanilla yogurt orplain (taste variants according to taste)
1 banana
Almonds (as many as you like)

How to make

Prepare a small pot. Add quinoa, coconut milk, honey and cinnamon powder. Stir until evenly distributed. Cover the pan and cook over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the water is reduced.
When done, place the quinoa in a container. Let stand or let it air briefly at room temperature for 3-5 minutes.
Add it toppings yogurt, banana, and almonds on top.
Banana coconut quinoa bowl is ready to be served.

2. Recipe for mushroom quinoa salad

material

250 grams of quinoa
500 ml of water / chicken stock
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 lemon, just take the juice
150 grams of sliced button mushrooms
½ finely chopped onion
Salt to taste
Diced tomatoes
Diced Zuchinni
Diced carrots
Jicama that has been cut into cubes
Diced red and yellow peppers
Finely chopped parsley leaves

How to make

Wash the quinoa under running water, then drain it.
Bring broth or water to a boil. Then add the quinoa. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes. After that, lift and air at room temperature.
Heat olive oil. Then saute the onions, mushrooms, carrots, peppers, zuchinni, and tomatoes. Then season with salt to taste. After that, add the lemon juice and jicama. Stir again until blended.
Turn off the heat and mix the stir fry with the quinoa that has been aerated.
A mushroom quinoa salad is ready to serve.

3. Quinoa fried rice recipe

material

250 grams of quina
500 ml of water / chicken stock
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 pieces of finely sliced red chilies (according to taste)
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 egg that has been beaten (according to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 pieces of thinly sliced meatballs
Peas (as many as you like)
Finely chopped green onion

How to make

Wash the quinoa under running water, then drain it.
Bring broth or water to a boil. Then add the quinoa. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes. After that, lift and air at room temperature.
Heat the butter and saute the garlic, onion and red chilies. Then add the carrots, peas, and meatballs. Saute until cooked then set aside in the side of the pan. Still in the same skillet, add the eggs, then scramble and mix with the stir fry earlier.
Add the quinoa and then stir until it is well combined with the stir fry. Add salt, soy sauce, and green onions. Then stir again and allow a few moments until all the spices are completely absorbed.
Quinoa fried rice is ready to be served.