Vegan Vegetable Quinoa Upma In Just 30 Minutes

Vegetable Quinoa Upma is a tasty, low carb Indian breakfast quinoa recipe that can be made under 30 minutes! Loaded with veggies, this vegan snack is great for weight loss, easy and very delicious!

What is Upma

Upma or Upama is one of the most common and popular Indian breakfast/snack recipe! This meal is cooked as a thick savory porridge using dry-roasted semolina also known as Rawa/Rava or coarse rice flour along with veggies. It is a filling and nutritious meal that is very easy to make and tastes great! This is why, today this dish is popular all around the world and is prepared in various ways using different ingredients like Poha, Oats, Bread or even Rice. Upma is so simple to make that bachelors, vegetarians, vegans looking for healthy protein-rich recipes can make this snack in just a few minutes. I have always been a fan of Upma and often make it using whatever vegetables available. Since I prefer having a hot breakfast over cold, I have many recipe options to choose from even on busy mornings.

My GO-TO healthy breakfast/Snack recipes

Hummus Flavored Mashed Potato Waffles Lentil & Spinach Crepes | Moong Dal & Palak Chilla Cilantro Poha Recipe Tamarind Poha

I love creating variations in recipes, Instant Pot Oats & Vegetable Upma and Bread Upma being some of them. Which is why I wanted to make Quinoa Upma this time. Why quinoa you may ask. Read on.

Benefits of Quinoa

Quinoa (KEEN-wah) is a super grain High in fiber Protein-rich Low carb Naturally gluten-free Contains iron

There are different types of quinoa in the market. Some popular ones are white, red, black, flakes and flour. Each can be used to make a variety of recipes. I have used white quinoa extensively. So here are my tips to cook them right.

How to cook fluffy Quinoa or Kenova with tips

Rinse quinoa until the foam disappears completely. I usually rinse it in running water for 2 minutes. This also removes any bitterness from quinoa. You can even roast quinoa before cooking to enhance its taste and give a crunchy texture. Place the seeds in a frying pan and roast on medium to low heat while stirring constantly for 5 minutes. Unlike other grains or rice, quinoa can be cooked in 15 minutes. The ratio for quinoa and water is 1:2. For every cup of quinoa, add 2 cups of water. Once it’s cooked, fluff it with a fork to ensure that they don’t get smashed.

How to make Vegetable Quinoa Upma

This Indian snack recipe is a great low carb snack that can also be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner. I am sure you will love this breakfast quinoa recipe!

Tips to make this Indian snack recipe

If you follow the instructions and the tips, you make this breakfast quinoa recipe effortlessly.

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