Low Sodium Paneer Capsicum

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful Low Sodium Paneer Capsicum, a vibrant stir-fry that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Featuring tender, golden-brown paneer cubes and a medley of crisp bell peppers in green, red, and yellow hues, this recipe packs bold flavors with a heart-smart twist. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, and finished with a splash of low sodium soy sauce and fresh lemon juice, it strikes the perfect balance of savory and tangy. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for those seeking a low-sodium vegetarian option that doesn’t compromise on taste. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s perfect served with rice for a wholesome meal or as a flavorful filling for wraps.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Paneer
• 1 large Green bell pepper
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 large Yellow bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 100 grams Tomato puree
• 2 teaspoons Low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Cut the paneer into bite-sized cubes.

Step 2

Dice the green, red, and yellow bell peppers into medium-sized pieces.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion, and mince the ginger and garlic.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the paneer cubes and sauté until golden brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 6

In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Step 7

Add the minced ginger and garlic, stir, and sauté for about 1 minute until the aroma rises.

Step 8

Mix in the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Stir well to combine.

Step 9

Add the tomato puree, and cook for 3-4 minutes allowing the spices to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 10

Stir in the diced bell peppers and sauté for 5 minutes until they are slightly tender but still crisp.

Step 11

Add the sautéed paneer cubes back into the pan.

Step 12

Pour in the low sodium soy sauce and stir everything together ensuring the paneer and vegetables are well coated with the sauce.

Step 13

Simmer for another 2-3 minutes over low heat.

Step 14

Turn off the heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 15

Serve hot as a main dish alongside rice or as a filling for wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1137.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1293.6

Total Fat 90.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 172.5mg	0%
Sodium 2318.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.3g
Protein 57.1g	0%

Vitamin D 6.8IU	0%
Calcium 1557.7mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 2392.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.3%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 21.5%