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High-Protein
Quinoa
& Vegetable Biryani Bowls for Meal Prep

Name: High-Protein ~Quinoa~ & Vegetable Biryani Bowls for Meal Prep
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa (For the Quinoa); 2 cups Water; ½ teaspoon Salt; 1 large Onion (thinly sliced) For the Vegetables; ½ cup Carrot, diced; ½ cup Green beans, chopped; ¼ cup Green peas; ½ cup Cauliflower florets; ½ cup Bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons Oil; 1 tablespoon Ghee (For the Biryani Masala Base); 1 Bay leaf; 3 Cloves; 2 Green cardamom; 1 small piece Cinnamon stick; ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste; 1 large Tomato, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons Thick curd (yoghurt); 2 teaspoons Biryani masala; ½ teaspoon Red chilli powder; ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder; ¼ teaspoon Garam masala; to taste Salt; 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves, chopped; ½ teaspoon Lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Fried onions

44 mins

Cooking Time

Intermediate

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Ingredients

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This Quinoa & Vegetable Biryani is a lighter, nutritious version of the traditional rice biryani. It replaces rice with fluffy quinoa for extra protein and quicker cooking while keeping all the spice, aroma, and colour of classic biryani. Great for meal prep, this dish packs balanced nutrition and bold Indian flavours in every bowl.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

1 cupQuinoa (For the Quinoa)

2 cupsWater

½ teaspoonSalt

1 largeOnion (thinly sliced) For the Vegetables

½ cupCarrot, diced

½ cupGreen beans, chopped

¼ cupGreen peas

½ cupCauliflower florets

½ cupBell pepper, chopped

2 tablespoonsOil

1 tablespoonGhee (For the Biryani Masala Base)

1Bay leaf

3Cloves

2Green cardamom

1 small pieceCinnamon stick

½ teaspoonCumin seeds

1 tablespoonGinger-garlic paste

1 largeTomato, finely chopped

3 tablespoonsThick curd (yoghurt)

2 teaspoonsBiryani masala

½ teaspoonRed chilli powder

¼ teaspoonTurmeric powder

¼ teaspoonGaram masala

to tasteSalt

2 tablespoonsFresh coriander leaves, chopped

1 tablespoonFresh mint leaves, chopped

½ teaspoonLemon juice

2 tablespoonsFried onions

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Rinse and Cook the Quinoa

Rinse quinoa under running water for a minute to remove bitterness. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa and salt, then cook covered on low heat until all water is absorbed. Fluff it with a fork to keep the grains separate. Set aside to cool while preparing the masala.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Make the Biryani Masala Base

In the same pan, heat ghee. Add bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin seeds. When they splutter, stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté till aromatic. Add tomato and cook until soft. Mix in curd, biryani masala, red chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Stir until the mixture thickens and oil begins to separate; that’s your perfect masala base.

Step 1

Step 1: Rinse and Cook the Quinoa

15 Minutes

Step 2

Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables

10 Minutes

Step 3

Step 3: Make the Biryani Masala Base

10 Minutes

Step 4

Step 4: Combine the Quinoa and Vegetables

5 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instruction

Serve the quinoa biryani in individual bowls, layered neatly with fried onions and herbs on top.

Pairing Instructions

Place a bowl of raita and a lemon wedge beside the bowl for a balanced look.

Garnishing Instructions

Sprinkle coriander, mint, and toasted nuts for a restaurant-style finish.

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Rinse and Cook the Quinoa

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Make the Biryani Masala Base

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Combine the Quinoa and Vegetables

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Finish and Garnish

Description - Step 6

Step 6: Meal Prep & Storage

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Plating Instruction

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Rinse and Cook the Quinoa

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Plating Instruction

Pairing Instructions

Garnishing Instructions

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