By Dnyaneshwari Burghate
July 12, 2025
Wake up to these power-packed meals made by quinoa, which is a complete plant protein with all 9 amino acids. It is high in fibre, iron, and magnesium, gluten-free, easy to digest, and keeps you full longer.
A twist on traditional upma using boiled quinoa, sautéed with mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions, veggies, and peanuts. It is high in fibre, protein, and great for blood sugar balance.
To make this, cook quinoa in milk or plant-based milk, and add banana, nuts, seeds, and a drizzle of honey. It is a good source of complex carbs, healthy fats, and natural sugars.
To make this chilla, mix quinoa flour (or cooked quinoa) with besan, onions, spices, and pan-fry like a chilla. Quinoa chilla is packed with protein and perfect for a savoury low-GI breakfast.
Make a fermented batter of quinoa, urad dal, and a little poha steamed into soft idlis. This idli is gut-friendly, protein-rich, and oil-free.
To make this, knead cooked quinoa and spinach into whole wheat dough. Roll into parathas and cook on tawa. This paratha is rich in iron, fibre, protein, and is great for energy and immunity.
These quinoa breakfast recipes will be ready in minutes, and they are light on the stomach. They are also diabetic-friendly, high-protein, vegetarian, and great for weight management.