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Quinoa, Spinach Saag with Steamed Veggies & Tomato Chutney

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That is one other publish from my lunch concepts class, the place I share my on a regular basis lunch concepts with you together with meal prep and cooking ideas so that you could simply make healthful lunches at residence.

It is a easy and scrumptious meal of quinoa, steamed greens, spinach saag, and tomato chutney. If I am not having dal or beans, chutney provides protein to my plate.

A balanced meal served on a stainless steel plate featuring steamed carrots and green beans, saag, tomato chutney, and a side of quinoa, with 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.

Quinoa

Quinoa is a flexible and nutritious grain that enhances numerous flavors and dishes. I discover quinoa bland and prefer to pair it up with flavorful curries and chutneys. Cooking quinoa is easy, particularly with my rice cooker quinoa recipe. It seems mild and fluffy each time.

Close-up of a stainless steel plate with a serving of cooked quinoa, alongside glimpses of steamed vegetables, with the 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.

Spinach Saag

This spinach saag recipe is my favourite option to get pleasure from spinach. Utilizing this base saag recipe, you can also make restaurant-style saag at residence. Right here, I used solely base curry and served with steamed veggies, however you may add cooked chickpeas, beans, paneer, or tofu to make it extra filling.

Close-up of steamed green beans and sliced carrots atop saag on a stainless steel plate, next to quinoa, with 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.

Tomato Chutney

As an alternative of dal or beans, I made tomato peanut chutney. This tomato chutney recipe is easy to arrange and tastes improbable with numerous dishes.

Close-up view of a vibrant tomato chutney served on a stainless steel plate with steamed vegetables and quinoa, marked by 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.

Steamed Veggies

Utilizing this fast and straightforward recipe, I steamed my veggies within the On the spot Pot with no steamer. Please see the recipe card for detailed directions.

Cooking ideas

With years of observe, I made this meal in an hour. Don’t fret in case you’re beginning; I will share the information and methods I used to make it shortly from scratch.

  • Begin with cooking quinoa; whereas the quinoa is being cooked, we will make different aspect dishes. I normally use my rice cooker to cook dinner rice, millet, and quinoa. I even cook dinner basmati rice utilizing a rice cooker
  • I roast the peanuts and maintain them prepared to make use of them in numerous dishes. For those who don’t have roasted peanuts, roast them and maintain them apart. I take advantage of my OTG to roast the peanuts. It saves time, and the peanuts are roasted evenly.
  • Whereas the peanuts have been within the oven, I steamed the veggies within the On the spot Pot and made the spinach saag utilizing a stovetop.
  • I made some additional tomato chutney to serve with breakfast tomorrow.
  • I made a further serving of quinoa to arrange a speedy dinner.

 I hope this concept evokes you to experiment along with your lunch routine. As all the time, I might love to listen to your ideas and any variations you attempt! Blissful Cooking!

Recipe

A balanced meal served on a stainless steel plate featuring steamed carrots and green beans, saag, tomato chutney, and a side of quinoa, with 'Everyday Nourishing Foods' watermark.

Tips on how to Steam Veggies in On the spot Pot with no Steamer

With this detailed recipe, discover ways to steam the veggies utilizing an On the spot Pot with no steamer.

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