Nourish your little one with a wholesome serving of Quinoa Kitchari. This toddler-friendly dish combines quinoa with mung beans and aromatic spices, creating a nutritious and flavorful meal. Source: nutritionfacts.org
Ingredients
Mung beans
1/2 cup
Cauliflower
1 cup
Green peas
1/2 cup
Ginger root
2 teaspoons grated
Spices, cumin
½ teaspoon ground
Spices, turmeric
½ teaspoon ground
White miso paste
1 teaspoon
Spices, black pepper
1/4 teaspoon
Cilantro
½ cup chopped fresh
Lemon
1, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon ground
1 teaspoon ground
Quinoa
1/2 cup, uncooked
Steps
1.
Soak the moong dal in enough water to cover for 15 minutes, then drain and rinse.
2.
n a saucepan, combine the moong dal and quinoa with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes. Stir in the cauliflower and peas, then cook for 5 minutes longer, or until the consistency of the dal is soft and creamy.
3.
Stir in the ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, miso paste, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes longer, stirring, to heat through. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed, and stir again. Top with the cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.
Quinoa Kitchari
nutrition_facts_org
Complexity
Easy Medium
Time
45
Min
Servings
4
Grains
Vegetables
Breakfast
Soft and chewable
Family foods
Indian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vary protein options
Whole foods
Toddler foods
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💊 Supporting nutrition absorption
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💩 Gut health
🚽 Digestion
💭 Cognitive
🔄 Healthy metabolism
🦴 Bone health
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