Description
Fuel your body with these delicious and customizable Protein Packed Dinner Bowls! Perfect for a healthy and satisfying weeknight meal. This recipe provides a base, allowing you to tailor the ingredients to your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced (or grilled tofu for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Optional toppings: salsa, hot sauce, Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the chicken (or tofu): Cook chicken breasts by grilling, baking, or pan-frying. Dice into bite-sized pieces. If using tofu, press to remove excess water, then grill, bake, or pan-fry until lightly browned.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among bowls. Top with chicken (or tofu), black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges and your choice of optional toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute other protein sources like chickpeas, lentils, or steak.
- Add other vegetables like broccoli, spinach, or sweet potatoes.
- Adjust the spices and toppings to your preference; consider adding a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of chili powder.
- For meal prep, cook the quinoa and protein in advance and store separately. Assemble the bowls just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop/Grill/Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 40g
