Quinoa Salad | Healthy & Easy One Pot Meal | High Protein Salad | Quinoa Recipes

quinoa

🥗Healthier: millet

💰Cheaper: rice

Millet is often less expensive and offers similar nutritional benefits.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is a cost-effective alternative with a neutral flavor.

pomegranate seeds

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cranberries or raisins can provide sweetness at a lower cost.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Bell pepper offers a milder flavor and is often more affordable.

Take 1 cup of quinoa in a bowl and wash it two to three times.

Add the washed quinoa to a pot with 2 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Mix and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, cover with a lid and cook for 12 to 15 minutes.

After around 15 minutes, uncover the lid and check that all the water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.

Add 2 cups of cooked quinoa to a large mixing bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of chopped cucumbers, 1/2 cup of grated carrots, 1/4 cup of chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup of chopped spring onions, and 1/2 cup of boiled black chana.

Alternatively, you could use chole or moong beans.

Next, add 1/3 cup of boiled peanuts, 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon of pink himalayan salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder.

Add 2 teaspoons of lime juice and combine everything together.

Top with sliced avocado and sprinkle some salt and pepper on the avocado slices.

Squeeze some lime juice and garnish with cilantro.

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