Chicken, quinoa & greens bowl

Chicken, quinoa & greens bowl

Approved by an Accredited Practising Dietitian

Why this recipe is good for you

This recipe is especially rich in Protein.

  • Protein — Protein helps build and repair muscle, supports your immune system, and helps meals keep you satisfied for longer.

A lean, high-protein bowl that keeps well for meal prep.

Lunch / Dinner · Serves 2 · Ready in 25 min · Rich in Protein

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 head broccoli, in florets
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Season and pan-fry the chicken until cooked through. Rest, then slice.
  2. Steam the broccoli until tender.
  3. Toss the warm quinoa with spinach, olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.
  4. Build the bowls with quinoa, broccoli and chicken.

Tip: Chicken breast is a lean protein source that also adds a little choline.

Roughly per serve

  • Iron: 2.5 mg
  • Choline: 110 mg
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Folate: 80 µg

Everyday recipes with approximate per-serve nutrient values estimated from AUSNUT and USDA food-composition data. A general guide, not individual advice.

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