Quinoa Kitchari
Nourish your little one with a wholesome serving of Quinoa Kitchari. This toddler-friendly dish combines quinoa with mung beans and aromatic spices, creating a nutritious and flavorful meal. Source: nutritionfacts.org
- Suitable from
- Toddler foods
- Total time
- 45min
- Makes
- 4servings
- Iron
- 0.4mg
Easy/Medium to prepare
undefined min prep
adjustable below
per serving
Common allergens
SoyIntroduce one at a time.
Ingredients
- Mung beans1/2 cup
- Cauliflower1 cup
- Green peas1/2 cup
- Ginger root2 teaspoons grated
- Spices, cumin½ teaspoon ground
- Spices, turmeric½ teaspoon ground
- White miso paste1 teaspoon
- Spices, black pepper1/4 teaspoon
- Cilantro½ cup chopped fresh
- Lemon1, cut into wedges
- Spices, coriander seeds1 teaspoon ground
- Quinoa1/2 cup, uncooked
Steps
Soak the moong dal in enough water to cover for 15 minutes, then drain and rinse.
n a saucepan, combine the moong dal and quinoa with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes. Stir in the cauliflower and peas, then cook for 5 minutes longer, or until the consistency of the dal is soft and creamy.
Stir in the ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, miso paste, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes longer, stirring, to heat through. Remove from the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed, and stir again. Top with the cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from USDA data for the ingredients above.
- Calories
- 28kcal
- Protein
- 1.2g
- Fat
- 0.8g
- Carbs
- 4.4g
- Carbs58%
- Protein16%
- Fat25%
Ingredient health benefits
General associations for these ingredients, not claims about this recipe.
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Nutrition Facts
Estimated · 4 servings per recipe
Amount per serving
Calories
28
% Daily Value*
Estimated from USDA ingredient data. %DV uses the adult 2,000-calorie reference — children’s needs differ.