Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Quinoa | 250 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Green beans, cut | 230 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Almonds, chopped | 42 g | Sweet · Heating |
 Fresh parsley | 18 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Olive oil | 20 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Fresh lemon juice | 24 g | Sour · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 760 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the quinoa and cook it with the water until tender; rest covered for eight minutes.
- Prepare the green beans cut and chopped almonds and fresh parsley and cook any raw vegetable topping until just tender.
- Toast the cumin, then whisk it with the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and rock salt.
- Divide the warm grain among bowls and arrange the toppings over it.
- Spoon over the dressing immediately and serve the bowl warm, not chilled.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (original international warm-grain-bowl recipe)
Warm Quinoa Green Bean Almond Bowl is assembled and served warm, with oil-citrus dressing added at the end. 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 Warm Quinoa Green Bean Almond Bowl
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (337g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 107 kcal | 361 kcal |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 12.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14.1 g | 47.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 7.5 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Fat | 4.3 g | 14.7 g |
| Calcium | 29.5 mg | 99.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.39 mg | 4.68 mg |
| Magnesium | 51.6 mg | 174.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 107.8 mg | 364.2 mg |
| Potassium | 176 mg | 595 mg |
| Sodium | 120 mg | 406 mg |
| Zinc | 0.75 mg | 2.53 mg |
| Copper | 0.17 mg | 0.56 mg |
| Manganese | 0.42 mg | 1.43 mg |
| Selenium | 1.8 µg | 5.9 µg |
| Vitamin C | 4.8 mg | 16.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 11.9 µg | 40.2 µg |
| Vitamin E | 2.44 mg | 8.24 mg |
| Vitamin K | 30.3 µg | 102.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.09 mg | 0.29 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.12 mg | 0.39 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.55 mg | 1.85 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 0.41 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 43.6 µg | 147.3 µg |
| Choline | 17.5 mg | 59.2 mg |
