Quinoa Paneer Power Bowl
Serves
1
Calories
455 kcal
Preparation
10 min
Cooking
15 min
Total
25 min
Meal
Lunch
Difficulty
Easy
Protein
25.37 g
Carbs
42.15 g
Fat
21.55 g
Fibre
5.73 g
❤️ Health Benefits
- ✔ Supports steady energy: Quinoa provides complex carbohydrates, while paneer, curd and pumpkin seeds add protein and healthy fats.
- ✔ Keeps you fuller for longer: Protein and fibre help increase satiety and may reduce unnecessary snacking.
- ✔ Supports digestive health: Quinoa, vegetables and pumpkin seeds provide dietary fibre.
- ✔ Provides quality protein: Paneer, curd, quinoa and pumpkin seeds contribute protein needed for muscle maintenance and daily body functions.
- ✔ Rich in micronutrients: Vegetables, seeds and quinoa provide a variety of vitamins and minerals.
- ✔ Refreshing and easy to digest: The cucumber-mint-curd dressing adds moisture and freshness, making the bowl satisfying without being heavy.
- ✔ Balanced lunch: It combines vegetables, protein, fibre, healthy fats and a measured portion of carbohydrate in one meal.
🥕 Ingredients
Grains
- Quinoa — 3 Tbsp
Dairy
- Low Fat Paneer — 60 g
- Low Fat Curd — 1/2 Cup
Oils
- Olive Oil — 1 Tsp
vegetables
- Cucumber — 1/2 Cup
- Carrot — 1/4 Cup
- Tomato — 1/2 Cup
- Lemon Juice — 2 Tsp
Seeds
- Pumpkin Seeds — 2 Tsp
Herbs
- Mint Leaves — 1 Tbsp
Spices
- Roasted Cumin Powder — 1/2 Tsp
- Table Salt — 1 To Taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- Rinse 35 g raw quinoa very well under running water for 1–2 minutes.
- Add quinoa to a small saucepan with 100 ml water.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 12–15 minutes, until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and keep covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow it to cool slightly.
- Mix curd, lemon juice, chopped mint and roasted cumin powder to make a smooth dressing.
- Add cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomato and carrot to a bowl.
- Add the paneer and pour the dressing over it.
- Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil and sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top.
- Mix gently and serve immediately.
👩⚕️ Doctor's Tips
- 💡 For a better energy reset, don\'t eat quinoa alone. Pairing it with protein, vegetables, healthy fats and a yogurt-based dressing makes the meal more balanced and satisfying. Eat slowly and stop when you feel comfortably full.