A great new addition to your healthy diet. Make this quick and easy Quinoa Chicken Salad, packed with nutrients and amazing taste…
recipe
Courtesy: Food Fusion Recipe by Seema Hanif
Olive oil 2 tbs
Olive oil (extra virgin) 1 tbs
Quinoa (rinsed) 1 cup
Salt 1 tsp or to taste
Black pepper (crushed) 1 tsp
Dried oregano 1 tsp
Cumin powder ½ tsp
Paprika powder 1 tsp
Lemon juice 2 tbs
Chicken (boneless cubes) 250g
Yoghurt 250g
Garlic (crushed) 1 tsp
Fresh coriander (chopped) 2 tbs
Mint leaves (chopped) 1 tbs
Cucumber (grated and squeezed) 1
Mustard paste ½ tbs
Apple cider vinegar 1 tbs
Dried basil ½ tsp
Cucumber (cubes) 1 cup
Black olives (sliced) ¼ cup
Tomatoes (cubes) 3 medium
Onion (cubes) 1 medium
Feta cheese (crumbled) ¼ cup
* In a pot, add olive oil, quinoa and sauté for a minute.
* Add water, salt, black pepper crushed, mix well and bring it to boil, cover partially on medium flame and cook until water is absorbed (10-12 minutes).
* Let it cool.
* In a bowl, add dried oregano, cumin powder, salt, paprika powder, black pepper crushed, lemon juice and mix well.
* Add chicken and mix well, cover and marinate for 15 minutes.
* In a frying pan, add olive oil and cook marinated chicken until golden brown and set aside.
* In a bowl, add yoghurt, garlic, black pepper crushed, salt, lemon juice, fresh coriander, mint leaves, cucumber (squeeze out excess water) and mix well. Tzatziki sauce is ready!
* In a bowl, add mustard paste, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, black pepper crushed, salt, dried oregano, dried basil and mix well.
* Add cucumber, black olives, tomatoes, onion and mix well.
* Add feta cheese and give it a good mix.
* On a serving dish, add quinoa, Greek salad, prepared chicken and tzatziki sauce.
* Garnish with fresh coriander and serve!
These Healthy Oats Pancakes can easily replace a meal while keeping you on the healthy side. Do give it a try…
Instant oats 1 ½ cup
Whole wheat flour 2 tbs
Baking powder 2 tsp
Pink Salt ½ tsp or to taste
Yoghurt 1 ¼ cup
Eggs 2
Milk (low fat) ½ cup or as required
Olive oil 2 tsp
Carrots (grated) 1 cup
Cucumber (grated and squeezed) 1
Pickled jalapenos (chopped) 2 tbs
Lemon juice 1 tbs
Paprika powder ½ tsp
Fresh coriander (chopped)
* In a spice mixer, add instant oats and grind to make a fine powder.
* Take out in a bowl, add whole wheat flour, baking powder, pink salt and mix well.
* Add yoghurt, eggs and gradually add milk and whisk well until desired consistency (keep adding milk if mixture gets thicken).
* Grease frying pan with olive oil, add ¼ cup of prepared pancake batter, cover and cook on low flame for 2 minutes then flip and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown (makes 8).
* In a bowl, add yoghurt, carrots, cucumber, pickled jalapenos, lemon juice, paprika powder, pink salt and whisk well.
* Serve oats pancakes with yogurt and vegetable sauce and garnish with fresh coriander!
Courtesy: Food Fusion Recipe by Seema Hanif
