North Indian · Lunch, Dinner

Palak paneer with quinoa

Low-fat paneer in a smooth spinach gravy, served with quinoa instead of rice.

Calories

591 kcal

Protein

40 g

Carbs

57 g

Fat

23 g

Prep

12 min

Cook

22 min

Per serving, for one person.

• Vegetarian
• Eggetarian
• Pescatarian
• Gluten free

Contains: dairy.

Ingredients

• 110 g Low-fat paneer
• 180 g Spinach
• 55 g Quinoa
• ½ onion Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 5 g Ginger
• ½ chilli Green chillies
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• ½ tbsp Sunflower oil
• 40 g Plain yogurt (curd)

Method

1. Cook the quinoa until the grains open, then keep warm.
2. Blanch the spinach for 2 minutes and blend to a smooth purée.
3. Fry the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli in the oil until soft.
4. Add the spinach purée and garam masala and simmer 6 minutes.
5. Fold in the paneer and curd, warm through, and serve with the quinoa.

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