Name: Chicken and Quinoa Power Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 5 oz chicken breast; 0.25 cup dry quinoa; 0.5 cup water; 1 tsp olive oil; 0.5 cup mushrooms; 0.5 cup zucchini; 1 cup fresh spinach; 0.25 cup cucumber; 0.25 cup tomato; 0.25 whole avocado; 0.25 tsp sea salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp lemon juice

Nutrition

Per serving

554 calories

Protein: 54g; 38% of calories
Carbs: 41g; 29% of calories
Fat: 20g; 33% of calories

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then combine with 0.5 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer the quinoa for 12 to 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and the grain is fluffy.
While quinoa cooks, season the chicken breast with sea salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken for 5 minutes per side until cooked through.
Add sliced mushrooms and diced zucchini to the skillet during the last 5 minutes of chicken cooking, sautéing until tender.
Place fresh spinach in the bottom of a serving bowl and top with the hot quinoa to lightly wilt the leaves.
Slice the chicken and arrange it over the quinoa along with the sautéed vegetables, fresh cucumber, and diced tomato.
Top with sliced avocado and a fresh squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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