Healthy living

My favorite way to include quinoa in my diet is by making a salad of some kind or mix it with rice in a Pulao. I usually make quinoa-Black bean salad or make methi pulao. When Camellia sent me a bag of Lima beans, I decided to make Quinoa Pulao without any rice in it using a very simple and basic recipe that doesn’t require too many ingredients or take too much time and yet is simply delicious. The end result was more like a warm salad that is nutritious what with both the main ingredients being protein-rich and quinoa we know is a superfood!  Do give this recipe a try. It is naturally gluten free, low fat and great for diabetics.  Servings: 2 Ingredients : Cooked Quinoa: 2 cups Cooked Lima beans: 1 cup Coconut oil: 1  tbsp Onion: 1 medium, chopped lengthwise. Bell pepper: one medium, diced Black pepper powder: 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder: 1 tsp Salt : to taste Cilantro/ coriander leaves: 1 tbsp, chopped Method:  Heat oil in a kadai/ sauté pan. Add chopped  onions a...

When Camellia Beans reached out to the Meatless Monday Bloggers with their Slow Food USA initiative I was quick to volunteer.  inspire individuals and communities to change the world through  food that is good, clean and fair for all .  initiative encouraging vegetarian meals, Camellia Beans is a family owned and farmed business that has been providing consumers with high quality beans since 1923. Beans is a great source of protein, iron and folic acid. When coupled with a carbohydrate such as rice or bread, it makes for a complete meal. Beans form an integral part of the Indian diet as majority of the Indians are vegetarians. There exists a plethora of recipes in the Indian Cuisine that makes use of beans in some form or the other and is beautifully complimented with particular vegetables. I chose to use Lima Beans to be showcased for this special day today as it happens to be my favorite beans. I have created 3 recipes using them, all of them gluten free, diary free,...

I am Indian and therefore rice has a ubiquitous presence in my diet. My husband prefers pulao( pilaf), fried rice, Biryani or any kind of one pot rice dish as opposed to plain white rice served with some curry ( side-dish that has gravy). Lima Beans is one of my favorite beans and I decided to make a rice dish using the Lima beans sent by our friends at Camellia Beans. Many of you must have eaten the cilantro lime rice at Chipotle. Imagine that with Lima beans added to it. Believe me when I tell you that not only does it taste delicious but it makes for a complete meal what with the essential elements of protein, carbohydrate, fat and minerals.  Do try it. It is quick and easy and you will fall in love with it. You won’t even need a side dish for it! It is a great way to make use of leftover rice!!  Servings: 2-3 Prep time: 2 mins Cook time: none Total time: 3 mins  Ingredients: Cooked rice: 4 cups  Cooked Lima beans: 1.5 cups Olive oil: 1 tbsp Lime juice: from one s...

At the outset let me confess that this post has been sponsored by Camellia Beans.  We Konkanis make several types of songs. Not the musical kind; the gastronomical kind. Song is basically the type of sauce or gravy that is make out of sautéed onions and tomatoes. Loads of onions and tomatoes are used in this dish. Song can be made with coconut ( masolu ghalnu) or without coconut in which case it is referred to as mirsange pitte song ( which essentially means song made with chilli powder). This is a nice tangy , spicy,delicious dish. Like I mentioned earlier there are several types of song: batate song( made with potatoes), mushroom song, tingalavre song ( made with navy beans).It is again one of the favorites in my household. The best part is that it is quick an easy to make! I decided to make this song with my favorite beans: baby Lima Beans.  Servings: 4 Ingredients: Baby Lima beans: 1/2cup ( dry)  Water: 4 cups + 4 cups ( for soaking and cooking) Onions: 2 medium, dice...