Quinoa Lima Beans Pulao/ Pilaf
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.
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
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 and 1/2 tsp salt. Sauté until the onions turn transparent. Add the chopped bell peppers and sauté for 2 minutes.
Now add the turmeric powder and the drained lima beans and sauté for 2-4 minutes. Add quinoa. Mix well and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until it all comes together.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves.
Serve hot or at room temperature.
Enjoy!
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