Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 Quinoa | 245 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Turnip, diced | 220 g | Pungent, Bitter, Sweet · Heating |
 Cooked adzuki beans | 240 g | Sweet, Astringent · Neutral |
 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 diced turnip and cooked adzuki beans 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 Turnip Adzuki 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 Turnip Adzuki Bowl
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (383g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 127 kcal | 489 kcal |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 21.4 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21.3 g | 81.8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13.3 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | 2.3 g |
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | 9.3 g |
| Calcium | 27.5 mg | 105.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.77 mg | 6.80 mg |
| Magnesium | 54.8 mg | 210.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 138.4 mg | 530.7 mg |
| Potassium | 326 mg | 1249 mg |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 442 mg |
| Zinc | 1.35 mg | 5.18 mg |
| Copper | 0.29 mg | 1.10 mg |
| Manganese | 0.62 mg | 2.39 mg |
| Selenium | 2.0 µg | 7.5 µg |
| Vitamin C | 5.4 mg | 20.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5.4 µg | 20.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 1.41 mg | 5.42 mg |
| Vitamin K | 20.2 µg | 77.6 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.14 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.09 mg | 0.35 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.74 mg | 2.83 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg | 0.57 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 130.8 µg | 501.7 µg |
| Choline | 13.1 mg | 50.2 mg |
