South American Cuisine

Healthy, Hearty and Easy Garbanzo Chili (Chana Masala)

Author: Miriam Kattumuri | Date Published: 15 May 2021 | Categories: Indian (East Indian) Cuisine • Recipes • South American Cuisine • Under 30 Minutes Recipes • Vegan • Vegetarian Recipes

Garbanzo beans are a great food choice for a plant-based protein. Popularly known as chickpeas, garbanzo beans are legumes in the same family as kidney beans. They have a buttery, nutty flavor, and creamy texture. In the US, the tan, round, and slightly larger variety is common. Chickpeas have calcium, magnesium, fiber, and other nutrients for strong bones. They boost your mental health for they have choline, a nutrient that helps make essential chemicals for memory, mood, muscle control, and other brain activity. They also help lower cholesterol and lower cancer risk.

Amaranth With Rice – An Anytime Nourishing Meal!

Author: Miriam Kattumuri | Date Published: 25 February 2021 | Categories: Less than 10 Ingredients & Delicious • Recipes • South American Cuisine • Vegan • Vegetarian Recipes

Amaranth is a tiny grain packed with an impressive set of nutrients and makes a great variation to a daily rice, wheat, quinoa, and grain diet. It is packed with manganese, exceeding your daily nutrient needs in just one serving. Manganese is important for the brain functioning. Amaranth is also rich in magnesium, an essential nutrient involved in nearly 300 reactions in the body, including DNA synthesis and muscle contraction. It is also high in phosphorus, a mineral that is important for bone health. Amaranth is also rich in iron, which helps with the production of blood and so much more! Along with rice, dates, and coconut milk – this is a winning recipe for any time of the day or any season!