Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Quinoa | 230 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Spinach, chopped | 220 g | Astringent, Sweet · Cooling |
 Fresh parsley | 18 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Olive oil | 16 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Fresh ginger | 5 g | Pungent · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 760 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse or dry-toast the quinoa as appropriate for the grain.
- Warm the Olive oil and bloom the cumin and ginger.
- Add the grain and chopped spinach, fresh parsley; stir for one minute.
- Pour in the water and cook at a steady simmer until tender and cohesive.
- Season with rock salt, rest covered briefly, and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary warm-breakfast cooking)
Savory Quinoa Spinach Breakfast is a freshly cooked warm breakfast rather than a chilled cereal. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Savory Quinoa Spinach Breakfast
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (314g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 84 kcal | 265 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 10.0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.7 g | 39.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.10 g | 0.3 g |
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 7.9 g |
| Calcium | 32.1 mg | 100.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.57 mg | 4.93 mg |
| Magnesium | 52.3 mg | 164.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 94.4 mg | 296.5 mg |
| Potassium | 215 mg | 674 mg |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 446 mg |
| Zinc | 0.69 mg | 2.18 mg |
| Copper | 0.14 mg | 0.45 mg |
| Manganese | 0.54 mg | 1.70 mg |
| Selenium | 1.7 µg | 5.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 6.9 mg | 21.6 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 88.5 µg | 278.0 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.97 mg | 6.18 mg |
| Vitamin K | 109.1 µg | 342.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.08 mg | 0.26 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.44 mg | 1.38 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 mg | 0.40 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 69.9 µg | 219.6 µg |
| Choline | 16.6 mg | 52.1 mg |
