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High Protein Quinoa Bowl

A nutritious and filling quinoa bowl packed with protein from various sources, perfect for a healthy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Protein Sources
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup grilled chicken sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Quinoa
  1. In a cooking pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In a skillet, sauté cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper over medium heat for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, chickpeas, feta cheese, and grilled chicken.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa bowl and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This dish can be served warm or cold and is great for meal prep.

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