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If you’ve met our Registered Nutritionist, Swati Madan, you’ll know how much we adore working with her. Swati’s work sits at the very heart of what we do at Skin & Sanctuary - helping our clients improve their skin and health from the inside out.
Her consultations combine science and sensitivity, and her cooking brings it all to life. Every recipe she shares is designed with purpose - to balance blood sugar, support digestion, and reduce inflammation - but somehow, everything she makes also tastes incredible.
This week, Swati’s shared one of her clinic favourites: a Masala Quinoa Bowl. It’s bright, nourishing, and deeply satisfying, a perfect reminder that what we eat can be both functional and joyful. Try it for yourself, for brunch, lunch or dinner - your skin (and taste buds) will thank you.
Masala Quinoa Bowl
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 tsp ghee
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup mixed colour peppers, chopped
- ½ cup chopped broccoli
- ½ cup edamame beans (shelled)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp red chilli flakes (optional)
- Pink or sea salt, to taste
- Fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish)
Method
- Cook quinoa according to packet instructions and set aside.
- Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds; let them splutter.
- Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in turmeric, salt, garam masala, and red chilli flakes; cook for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add peppers, broccoli, and edamame beans. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until tender but still vibrant.
- Add cooked quinoa and toss gently to combine.
- Turn off the heat and finish with a generous handful of fresh coriander.
Serve hot - with mixed salad leaves on the side if you like a little crunch.
Why Your Skin Will Love It
This bowl brings together plant-based protein, antioxidants, and fibre in one beautifully spiced dish. Quinoa supports cell repair and hormone balance, turmeric calms inflammation, and broccoli and edamame deliver phytonutrients that help protect the skin barrier.
Simple, intelligent, and delicious - exactly how we like to live.