Quinoa & Paneer Buddha Bowl
This Quinoa & Paneer Buddha Bowl is a healthy and nutritious meal that is perfect for weight loss. It is made with quinoa, paneer, and a variety of fresh vegetables, making it a great source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. However, people with a dairy allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
162 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
22 g
Fat
6 g
Fiber
3 g
Ingredients
Quinoa
0.5 cup (50g)
Broccoli
1 small cup floret (100g)
Red Bell Pepper
0.5 cup, sliced (100g)
Yellow Bell Pepper
0.5 cup, sliced (100g)
Red Onion
0.5 cup, sliced (100g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp (10g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Cumin Powder
1 tsp (3g)
Coriander Powder
0.5 tsp (1g)
Common Salt
0.5 tsp (3g)
Black Pepper
0.5 tsp (1g)
Paneer Homemade (Toned milk)
0.5 cubed, cup (100g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add the cubed paneer and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add the sliced red onion and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until slightly translucent.
Add the broccoli florets, red and yellow bell peppers, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly tender.
Add cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under running water.
Add the rinsed quinoa and water to a pressure cooker.
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and bring it up to pressure over high heat.
Reduce the heat to low and cook for 1 whistle.
Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.
Add cooked quinoa and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
Divide the quinoa and vegetable mixture into bowls.
Top with the stir-fried paneer cubes.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Harsh Menon
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and Quinoa & Paneer Buddha Bowl fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. The texture was amazingly soft, aromatic, and very satisfying. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Aman Hammad
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and preparing this Quinoa & Paneer Buddha Bowl was completely hassle-free. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Pankaj Mani Sen
"Prepped this over the weekend, and Quinoa & Paneer Buddha Bowl has quickly become a household favorite. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Deepika Saxena
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and this version of Quinoa & Paneer Buddha Bowl is so much better than restaurant style. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will be making this again very soon."