6 recipes with chia, quinoa and flax seeds to include in your diet

Learn how to prepare delicious dishes and enjoy the benefits of these seeds

Chia, quinoa and flax seeds contain high levels of fiber, vitamins, minerals and proteins that help the body function properly. Furthermore, during the diet they are important allies, as they help maintain a sense of satiety. With this in mind, we have selected 6 delicious recipes with these seeds to incorporate into your daily life. I wait!

Quinoa tabbouleh

ingredients

• 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 1 cup diced tomato
• 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt, green chilli and ground black pepper to taste

Preparation method

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomato, parsley and mint. In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, chives and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently. Place in the fridge to rest for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Chia biscuit

ingredients

• 100 g of oat flour
• 150 g of oatmeal
• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Juice of 1 orange
• Coconut oil for greasing
• Wheat flour for dusting

Preparation method

Place the oat flakes and oat flour in a container and mix well. Reserve. Place the chia seeds and water in another container and leave to rest for 30 minutes. Then add the mixture to the reserved oats. Finally add the honey and orange juice and mix until you obtain a homogeneous mass. Form a ball, place it in a container and let it rest in the fridge for 1 hour.

Then sprinkle a smooth surface with wheat flour and roll out the dough with the help of a rolling pin. Using a cookie cutter, cut the dough into circles and place them on a baking sheet greased with coconut oil and sprinkled with wheat flour. Place in a preheated oven at 170ºC for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Banana cake with quinoa

ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 6 bananas, peeled and cut into slices
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 cups of tea Quinoa flakes
• 1 tablespoon of chemical yeast
• Coconut oil for greasing
• Oatmeal for dusting

Preparation method

Place the eggs, coconut oil, bananas in a blender and blend until you obtain a smooth consistency. Add the quinoa and baking powder and beat for another 4 minutes. Reserve. Grease a baking tray with coconut oil and sprinkle with oatmeal. Pour the mixture and cook in a preheated oven at 180°C for 45 minutes. Turn off the oven, wait for it to cool, turn out and serve.

Linseed bread

ingredients

• 2 cups flaxseed meal
• 5 egg whites
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup water
• 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon of chemical yeast
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• Flour flax seed spray
• Vegetable oil for greasing

Preparation method

Place the eggs and egg whites in a bowl and beat them until frothy. Add the oil, water and beat for another 2 minutes. In another container add the flaxseed flour and chemical baking powder and mix well. Add the dry ingredients to the liquid ones and mix until you obtain a smooth mixture. Finally add the salt and mix to combine it with the other ingredients. Grease a baking tray with vegetable oil and sprinkle with flaxseed flour. Pour the mixture and bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature for 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

Flaxseed shortcrust pastry filled with vegetables

ingredients

Pasta

• 100g brown linseeds
• 100 ml of water
• Oatmeal for flouring
• Coconut oil for greasing

Filling

• 50 g of broccoli chopped
• 50 g of peeled and chopped carrots
• 20 g of raisins
• 1 onion peeled and chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
• Salt, chopped green chilli, olive oil and water to taste

Preparation method

Pasta

Place the flaxseeds in a blender and blend until you obtain a fine flour. Transfer to a container, add the water and mix until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Form a ball and let it rest for 20 minutes. Reserve.

Filling

In a pan, add the olive oil and place over medium heat to heat. Add the onion, garlic and brown. Add the vegetables and raisins and sauté for 3 minutes. Season with salt, green chillies and mix well. Reserve.

Assembly

Flour a smooth surface with oat flour and, using a rolling pin, open the dough. Using a knife, cut the dough into squares and place the filling in the centre. Close by folding the dough in half, press the sides with a fork and moisten it with water to prevent it from opening. Repeat the operation with all the dough and set aside. Grease a baking tray with coconut oil, place the pastries and place in a preheated oven at 180ºC for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Chia pudding with coconut milk and mango

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of chia seeds
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 Mango dice

Preparation method

In a bowl, mix the chia seeds, coconut milk, vanilla extract and honey. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to firm up. Add the mango cubes on top of the pudding. Serve immediately.

Source: Terra

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