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Healthy Vegetarian Quinoa Biryani | Warrior In The Kitchen

Healthy Vegetarian Quinoa Biryani

This Vegetarian Quinoa Biryani is a clean, low carb recipe that combines the rich flavors of traditional spices with vegetables and prepared by layering the spiced vegetables with quinoa.  It is a delicious one-pot vegan and vegetarian meal that provides a great balance of plant-based protein and healthy carbs, uses seasonal vegetables and is gluten-free!
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Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: authentic indian, biryani recipe, indian recipe, indian spices, quinoa, south asian cooking, vegetable biriyani recipe, vegetable biryani, vegetable biryani recipe
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 183kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 whole dry chili peppers
  • 2 whole bay leaves
  • ½ cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
  • 4 whole cloves
  • ½ tsp whole cumin seeds (jeeru)
  • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 med onion, sliced
  • 1 small eggplant, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables
  • 2 green chilis, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric (hardar)
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust based on taste preference)
  • 2 tsp biryani masala pack
  • ½ cup water
  • 4 cups cooked quinoa

Instructions

  • Heat avocado oil in pan.
  • Add whole spices like bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, dry chili peppers, cloves and whole cumin seeds.
  • Once the spices start to sizzle, add the chopped veggies and garlic and ginger.
  • Add the remainder of the spices and water and mix well.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, until veggies have softened and the flavors have incorporated.
  • In a separate pan, alternate with a bed of quinoa layered with the cooked veggies.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Notes

  1. Feel free to use any combination of veggies you have on hand.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Vegetarian Quinoa Biryani
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 183 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 123mg5%
Potassium 487mg14%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 6g12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.
Nutrition Disclaimer: All nutritional information shared on this site is an approximation. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on this site should be used as a general guideline.