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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: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
Protein Additions
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked chicken breast shredded
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt for topping
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Method
 

Prepare Quinoa
  1. In a medium pot, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Cook Chickpeas
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add chickpeas and cook for 5 minutes until heated through.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and spinach.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa mixture, toss gently, and serve in bowls topped with Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the vegetables and protein sources according to your preference.

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