Easy Clean High-Protein Chicken Quinoa Bowl
A delightful Chicken Quinoa Bowl loaded with protein from chicken and black beans, fresh garlic, and lemon juice, topped with vibrant spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: High-Protein, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g Chicken Breast
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1 can Black Beans
- 2 cups Spinach
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping chicken, mincing garlic, and rinsing quinoa.
- Cook the quinoa in a medium saucepan with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt, simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Sauté the chicken in a large skillet with olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper, until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Incorporate the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, sautéed chicken, and spinach in a large bowl, adding lemon juice to taste.
- Serve in bowls or jars, garnishing if desired.
Notes
Consider adding toppings like feta cheese, avocado, fresh herbs, or dressing to elevate your dish!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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