Quinoa veggie soup for weight loss-Reduces cholesterol-One pot meal #quinoarecipes #weightloss

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Farro is a whole grain with a nutty flavor, while rice is a more economical option.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium, while water is the most cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a less expensive cooking oil option.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often cheaper and has a longer shelf life.

Wash the vegetables and cut them into small pieces.

Wash and soak quinoa and moong dal for 30 minutes separately.

Take 1-2 cups of water in a big pot on medium heat.

Add washed and soaked quinoa and moong dal.

Add all the cut vegetables.

Add more water as desired.

Add pink Himalayan salt, red chili flakes or black pepper powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder.

Add a tiny pinch of stevia or jaggery (optional).

Let it cook on low medium flame for 10-15 minutes.

Simmer for 5 more minutes if desired.

Add cilantro and serve hot.

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