Beetroot Dosa To Quinoa Bell Peppers: Healthy Recipes To Try This Winter Season

As the winter chill sets in, there is nothing quite like indulging in warm and comforting meals. Embracing the chilly season doesn’t mean sacrificing your commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Winter brings a bounty of nourishing ingredients that can be transformed into delicious and wholesome dishes. These recipes with minimal ingredients prove that whipping up delicious food doesn’t need to be difficult. These winter recipes are sure to brighten up the season. Check out three healthy recipes – Vegetables Soup, Beetroot Dosa and Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers that you can try with your loved ones.

Vegetable Soup

Nothing beats the comfort and healthiness of a winter bowl of vegetable soup.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 5 cloves of minced garlic
• 2 large chopped onions
• 2 carrots
• 150 grams of spinach
• 1 Beetroot

Method:

1.  Heat olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat.
2. Saute chopped garlic, onions, beetroot, and carrots until tender (about 5 minutes), stirring often.
3. Add spinach and water, reduce heat to simmer, and partially cover. Let it melt for 25 minutes or until two whistles in a pressure cooker.
4. Strain broth into a bowl using a mesh strainer, discarding solids.
5. Cool and store the liquid in airtight containers or freezer bags.
6. Re-purpose leftover veggies for soup or incorporate them into dough for added nutrition.

Beetroot Dosa: 

A South Indian delicacy can be transformed into a wholesome and nutritious winter treat.

Ingredients:

• Beetroots-1/2 cup
• Dosa batter
• Ginger-Grated (1 tbsp)
• 2 cloves garlic
• Salt- to taste

Method:

1.  Begin with peeled beetroot.
2. Create a smooth puree by blending peeled beetroots and adding cumin powder and garlic.
3. Combine the beetroot puree with dosa batter.
4. Mix thoroughly, adjusting batter consistency with water as needed.
5. Heat a dosa pan, and as soon as the dosa starts turning brown, flip it to cook both sides.
6. Serve and enjoy your vibrant and flavorful beetroot dosas.

Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers:

For a lighter yet filling option, try quinoa-stuffed bell peppers.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 1/2 sliced mushroom
• 2 chopped carrots
• 1 chopped bell pepper
• 1/2 cup parsley
• 1/2 cup spinach
• 1 1/2 Cinnamon powder
• 3/4 tsp cumin powder
• 3 cups Quinoa
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/2 Cup chopped Cashew
• 4 Bell Peppers

Method:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan on a medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and cook it until golden brown.
3. Now, cook sliced mushrooms, chopped carrots, and chopped bell pepper for 5-10 minutes.
4. Add baby spinach and chopped fresh parsley to the mix.
5. Add cinnamon powder, cumin powder, and 3 cups of Quinoa.
6. Mix it properly and add salt and black pepper as per your taste.
7. You can also add chopped cashews and cook for 1-2 minutes.
8. Prepare 4 bell peppers by removing the seeds.
9. Stuff each pepper with the quinoa mixture and cook them in an oiled pan until the peppers are tender and cooked through.
10. Enjoy a flavorful and wholesome dish!