Description
A flavor-packed quinoa bowl with chicken and seasonal vegetables, perfect for fueling your body while indulging your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 chicken breast
- Seasonal vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, spinach)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- Fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove saponin. Add it to a pot with 2 cups of water or broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs. Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Toss in sliced onion into the same skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and chopped seasonal veggies. Stir until tender (about 5-7 minutes).
- Fluff your quinoa and combine it with the veggies in the skillet. Slice the chicken and place it on top of the mixture.
Notes
Customize with different vegetables and herbs based on what’s in season or available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: healthy recipe, quinoa bowl, high protein meal, chicken recipe, nutritious dinner