The food blogger shares an easy-to-make healthy poha recipe loaded with 16 grams of protein for the perfect breakfast

It is known that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it is necessary to make it as nutritious as possible. Among the macronutrients the body needs, the importance of protein can rarely be overstated.

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As a structural component of our body, protein is essential for building and repairing tissues, maintaining muscle mass, supporting the immune system, and regulating metabolism.

According to Healthline, consuming protein at breakfast has also been linked to additional health benefits, such as weight loss and belly fat. Since protein helps us feel full, a high-protein breakfast curbs hunger and cravings, which helps reduce calorie intake throughout the day.

For non-vegetarians, adding eggs to breakfast is an easy way to get the necessary protein in the morning. However, it is a little more difficult for vegetarians. To help in this situation, food blogger Kirti, who goes by social media handle thevegetarianladki, took to Instagram on February 18 to share a poha recipe for a protein-rich breakfast.

Each serving of the dish contains approximately 16 grams of protein while keeping the calorie count between 255 and 260. It also balances carbohydrates, fiber, and moderate healthy fats. The recipe, with ingredient measurements for two servings, is shown below.

Protein-rich breakfast ingredients:

• 1 bowl of poha (washed and soaked)
• Salt as desired
• 1 teaspoon natural sugar/coconut sugar
• Less than half a tablespoon of my ghee
• 1 teaspoon rai (mustard seeds)
• 1 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds)
• Curry leaves
• 1-2 green peppers (chopped)
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 1 small capsicum (chopped)
• 70 grams mung sprouts
• 70 grams of boiled green peas
• 100g low fat paneer (cubes)
• Turmeric powder
• Red pepper powder
• Chat masala
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Fresh coriander (chopped)

Preparation method:

1. Wash and soak the poha. Add salt and natural sugar. Mix and leave aside.
2. Heat ghee in a frying pan. Add rai, jeera, curry leaves and green chillies.
3. Add onions and peppers. Fry well.
4. Add sprouts and boiled peas. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add paneer cubes and dry spices. Mix gently.
6. Add the soaked poha and combine everything well.
7. Finish with lemon juice and fresh coriander.

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