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High Protein Quinoa Bowl

A nutritious and filling quinoa bowl packed with protein-rich ingredients, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
Protein Additions
  • 1 cup chickpeas cooked
  • 1 cup grilled chicken diced
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt for topping
Vegetable Mix
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium cucumber diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
Cook Vegetables
  1. In a skillet, sauté spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper over medium heat for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, grilled chicken, and sautéed vegetables.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa bowl, top with Greek yogurt, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and protein sources to your liking.

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