Description
A bright meal prep bowl packed with high protein and healthy carbs, perfect for meal prep and quick lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (about 1 cup dry)
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
- Optional: 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds or chia seeds
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup dry quinoa. Add 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan. Season chicken with paprika, pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 6–8 minutes until done. Remove and rest.
- Toss broccoli and bell pepper with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp salt. Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, chicken, roasted veggies, tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, and parsley. Stir gently.
- Add seeds for crunch, if desired.
- Divide into 4 meal containers. Cool slightly before sealing.
Notes
For best results, make multiple bowls at once. Keep quinoa slightly loose while packing to avoid condensation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 60mg