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Quinoa Brown Rice and Vegetable Pulao

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Quinoa Brown Rice and Vegetable Pulao

Quinoa Brown Rice and Vegetable Pulao is a vegetarian lunch cooked across India. It is made with quinoa, brown rice, mixed vegetables and ginger. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 1 hr. One serving has about 280 kcal, 10 g protein, 45 g carbs and 8 g fat.

Updated 15 June 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Q

Diet: Vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Pan-Indian
Calories: 280 kcal
Protein: 10 g
Style: Healthy
Serves: 4
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Level: Easy

Ingredients (serves 4)

150 g brown rice
100 g quinoa
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
2 green cardamom
1 onion
1 tbsp ginger
1 tsp garlic
1 green chilli (optional)
1 carrot
½ cup green peas
½ cup green beans
1 capsicum (optional)
1 tomato (optional)
¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp salt
700 ml water
2 tbsp coriander leaves (optional)

Main ingredients

mixed vegetables

Nutrition per serving

Q

280kcal / serving

Protein: 10 g 14%
Carbs: 45 g 62%
Fat: 8 g 25%
Fibre: 9 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	4mg
Magnesium	100mg
Zinc	2mg

How to make Quinoa Brown Rice and Vegetable Pulao

Rinse the brown rice and quinoa separately under running water until the water runs clear.
Soak the brown rice in water for 20 minutes, then drain.
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and add cumin seeds, bay leaf and cardamom.
Add the chopped onion and cook until golden, then stir in ginger, garlic and green chilli.
Add the carrot, green beans, capsicum, peas and tomato and cook for 4 minutes.
Stir in turmeric, garam masala and salt, then add the drained brown rice and mix well.
Pour in 500 ml water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
Add the quinoa and the remaining 200 ml water, cover and simmer on low for another 15 to 20 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
Rest covered for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork and garnish with coriander leaves.

Serves 4 · prep 20 min · cook 40 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

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Quick answers

Is Quinoa Brown Rice and Vegetable Pulao vegetarian?

Yes. Quinoa Brown Rice and Vegetable Pulao is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.

How many calories are in Quinoa Brown Rice and Vegetable Pulao?

About 280 kcal per serving, with 10 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

What is Quinoa Brown Rice and Vegetable Pulao made of?

The main ingredients are quinoa, brown rice, mixed vegetables and ginger.

How long does Quinoa Brown Rice and Vegetable Pulao take to make?

About 1 hr in all: 20 min to prepare and 40 min to cook, plus any soaking, fermenting or marinating time in the steps.

How many people does this Quinoa Brown Rice and Vegetable Pulao recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 4. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Quinoa Brown Rice and Vegetable Pulao?

Quinoa Brown Rice and Vegetable Pulao is usually eaten as a lunch.

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