Smoothies many a times bring a feeling of fullness and what if it’s super healthy too. Quinoa, which is rich in protein, dietary fiber and minerals is categorized as super food. This recently popular addend to our menu is easy to cook as well as diverse in dishes.
Ingredients
Quinoa (cooked). 3/4 Cup
Dates. 2
Flax seeds. 1 Tsp
Greek Yogurt. 1/2 Cup
Water as required.
Preparation
Wash Quinoa to remove any saponin residue, and cook, adding two & half to three measures of water on medium flame. It’s well cooked , when the germ rings start to pop up from each seed. Set aside to cool.
Blend together cooked quinoa, pitted dates, flax seeds, and yogurt, adding little water to bring in the required consistency and enjoy a wholesome smoothie, garnishing with chopped cashews, drops of honey, or any of the toppings like pistachios, almonds, maple syrup etc….
*Cooking time for Quinoa is around 15 -20 minutes depending on the texture you need. For making smoothies, a mushy texture is ideal where as, if it is for preparing salad or any other dishes, a bit less cooking time will be apt. Do fluff quinoa with a fork once cooked, before proceeding to make salads or any other dishes.
** More dates give your drink more sweetness.
*** Flax seeds may be dry roasted before adding.
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