Healthy Recipes — Low Carb

Healthy Oats Idli

Healthy Oats Idli

Looking for something easy, healthy, and delicious to make for breakfast? Then these Oats Idli are perfect for you. Idli recipes are very common across India, especially in southern India. There are various types of idli’s which can be cherished anytime.  Usually, the instant idli’s are made with semolina(suji). But we have replaced the suji with oats which is best for those who are health conscious. Oats Idli is a quick and instant recipe which are healthy as well as tasty and are made with oats, curd, semolina, herbs and spices. No fermentation is required to make this quick idli recipe.   Ingredients 2 cup rolled oats  2 cup yoghurt  3 tsp oil  1 tsp mustard seeds  1 tsp urad dal (split black dal)  1 tsp chana dal (split bengal gram)  few curry leaves  3 chilies (finely chopped)  4-5 cashews  1 cup water  Cilantro (finely chopped)  3/4 tsp salt  1/2 tsp Eno fruit...

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Warm Cucumber Avocado Dill Soup

Warm Cucumber Avocado Dill Soup

This cucumber avocado Dill soup is pretty fantastic- Refreshing and flavorful. It’s super easy—cucumbers, dill, avocado, lime juice, Greek yoghurt and water. Avocado and Greek yoghurt brings out the creaminess and silken texture which is absolutely delicious.   This soup is best served hot with a slice of toasted buttery bread. Ingredients 2 cup cucumber grated  1 small onion diced  2 pods of garlic minced  2 tbsps. lemon rind chopped fine  1/2 jalapeno chopped fine  2 tbsps. parsley chopped  1/3 cup fresh dill chopped   1/2 Avocado  2 tbsps. Greek yoghurt  1/2 tsp lemon juice (optional)  2 cups water or vegetable broth  Salt and pepper to taste.  Directions In a medium pot, add 1/2 tsp...

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Power Lunch Bowl

Power Lunch Bowl

Power bowls are the hot new food trend and provides a perfect balance of carbs, protein and healthy fats. They are hearty, filling dishes made of various greens, raw or roasted veggies, beans, tofu and a healthy grain like red quinoa or barley or rice and served with a dressing of your choice.  I personally love power bowls because I can totally customize it to fit my favorite foods and dietary preferences.  Assemble the bowl with red quinoa as the base and then add in lots of veggies, beans or tofu, and fresh herbs.  This POWER LUNCH Bowl is packed with-  Red Quinoa Pilaf tossed with olive oil, lime and...

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Bowl

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa Bowl

It’s a common dilemma: Do I eat healthy or do I eat tasty? Well, you can do both, with a Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quinoa bowl. It is a hearty, delicious meal with a good balance of proteins, carbs and vitamins.   The black beans and quinoa provide the protein and fiber. Sweet potatoes add healthy carbs and roasting it teases out the hidden flavors. Actually, the smoky flavor lends a kind of rustic touch to it. The Creamy Avocado with Cilantro and Lime dressing is the proverbial icing on the cake. Ingredients for Roasted Sweet Potatoes 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced   1 tbsp Avocado oil or olive oil  1 tsp cayenne pepper  1 tsp cumin powder  1/2 sp kosher salt  1 tsp black pepper. Ingredients for Black Bean Quinoa Bowl 1 cup cooked red quinoa  1 tbsp Avocado oil  1/2 cup black beans  1/2...

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