Paneer & Spinach Protein Bowl

Name: Paneer & Spinach Protein Bowl
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 200 g paneer, cubed; 1 tsp olive oil or ghee; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp cumin powder; Pinch salt; 2 tsp olive oil or ghee; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 big handful fresh spinach (or 2 cups chopped); 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional); Salt to taste; 1 cup cooked quinoa (or brown rice); Lemon wedge; leaves Fresh coriander; Sesame seeds or toasted nuts

DLifeKitchen - Shanghai,China @cook_114547442

Shanghai

A high-protein Indian bowl perfect for clean eating! Golden paneer, fresh spinach, and fluffy quinoa come together with warm spices for a meal that’s delicious, nourishing, and ready in under 30 minutes. Great for post-workout energy or a wholesome weeknight dinner!

DLifeKitchen - Shanghai,China @cook_114547442

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Ingredients

30 min

4 servings

Paneer
200 gpaneer, cubed
1 tspolive oil or ghee
1/2 tspturmeric
1/2 tspcumin powder
Pinchsalt
Spinach Masala
2 tspolive oil or ghee
1small onion, finely chopped
2garlic cloves, minced
1tomato, chopped
1big handful fresh spinach (or 2 cups chopped)
1/2 tspgaram masala
1/2 tspchili powder (optional)
Salt to taste
Base
1 cupcooked quinoa (or brown rice)
Toppings (optional)
Lemon wedge
leavesFresh coriander
Sesame seeds or toasted nuts

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Steps

30 min

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1. Heat oil/ghee in a pan and lightly sauté paneer with turmeric, cumin and salt until golden. Set aside.
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2. In the same pan, add more oil if needed and sauté onion until soft.
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3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
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4. Add tomato and cook until soft.
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5. Add spinach and let it wilt; then stir in garam masala, chili powder and salt.
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6. Add cooked paneer back into the pan and mix well.
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7. Serve over bowls of quinoa or brown rice.
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8. Add fresh coriander, lemon, or nuts on top before serving.

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Why this dish is healthy
• Paneer: High-protein, supports muscles & metabolism
• Spinach: Iron + antioxidants
• Quinoa: Whole-grain, excellent fibre
• Uses minimal oil + whole ingredients