It’s always a good idea to eat a diet that’s high in protein, basically the required nutrients by the body. However, we frequently overlook and forget to rely on it.
We are also advised to eat a nutritious and filling lunch. It’s critical to plan your daily meals and add variety to them with simple and accessible ingredients.
But this recipe is a go-to recipe with commonly used nutritious ingredients which not only fill you but at the same time this combination of the ingredients is a must to try. And a plus point to it is that it’s really easy to make and adds a great variety to your same boring menu.
Look at some of the health benefits it provides:
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Promotes muscle mass.
- Regulates blood sugar level.
- Enhance hair and skin.
- Boosts the immune system.
- Aids in weight loss.
- Good for your gut and prevents constipation.
PREPARATION TIME: 5-10 minutes
COOKING TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25-30 minutes
Serves: 1-2
Calories: 260 Kcal/ Serve
INGREDIENTS
| 1. | Cooked Quinoa | 1 cup |
| 2. | Boiled Channa | ½ cup |
| 3. | Fresh Corns | Some |
| 4. | Carrot | 1 |
| 5. | Capsicum | 1 |
| 6. | Tomato | 1 |
| 7. | Oregano | 1 tsp. |
| 8. | Crushed Roasted Peanuts | 1.5 tbsp. |
| 9. | Salt | To taste |
| For Dressing Preparation | ||
| 1. | Freshly Set Curd | ½ cup |
| 2. | Dijon Mustard Sauce | 1 tsp. |
| 3. | Black Pepper | To taste |
| 4. | Pink Himalayan Salt/ Sendha Namak | To taste |
| 5. | Roasted Cumin Powder | To taste |
| 6. | Pure Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 1 tsp. |
| 7. | Fresh Chopped Coriander Leaves | Some |
DIRECTIONS
- Take a bowl and add chopped capsicum, corns, tomatoes, salt, oregano, and crushed roasted peanuts.
- Toss all the ingredients well.
- Now take another bowl, add freshly set curd, mustard sauce, black pepper, Sendha Namak, roasted cumin powder, extra virgin olive oil, and freshly chopped coriander leaves.
- Give a very nice mix and your dressing is good to go.
- Now add cooked quinoa, mixed veggies, and Kala channa to the dressing.
- Add seasonings of your choice, garnish with some crushed peanuts and fresh coriander.
- Mix all the ingredients well and enjoy a healthy protein-rich lunch.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Quinoa is a great source of fiber, protein, and minerals. It is gluten-free and high in iron, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.
Black Channa is a great source of vitamins like B6, C, Folate, Thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin and minerals including manganese, iron, copper, and zinc.
Vegetables
Curd is rich in B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus.
| ENERGY | CHO | PROTEIN | FATS |
| 526 Kcal | 71 g | 22 g | 20 g |
Calories: 260 Kcal/ Serve
Count on this yummy and healthy high protein lunch on the days when you are bored of your regular menu.