Quinoa With Veggies and Grilled Chicken Breast

Per serving

328kcal
21.3гProteins
11.3гFats
35.9гCarbs

I came up with this recipe when I had some leftovers and wanted to make something healthy and high in protein. Quinoa is consider as a new super healthy food. It can be served hot or cold as a salad. Great for pick-nick or lunch box.

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • cup quinoa1 cup
  • cups water1 3⁄4 cups
  • cube chicken stock1
  • tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons
  • red onion1⁄2
  • carrot, diced1
  • zucchini, diced1
  • garlic cloves, minced2
  • cup corn, frozen1⁄4 cup
  • cup baby peas, frozen1⁄4 cup
  • scallions, chopped2
  • grilled chicken breasts, sliced2

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse quinoa well. Put into saucepan add 1 3/4 cups of water, chicken stock cube. Cover bring to boil than lower the heat and cook for 20 minute.

  2. 2

    Turn off the heat and keep covered for another 10 minute.

  3. 3

    In a large saute pan heat olive oil until hot than add onion, carrot, zucchini, garlic cook for about 5 minute Add corn and pea cook for 1min. Turn off the heat and set a side.

  4. 4

    In large bowl mix quinoa and veggies together. Add grilled, sliced chicken breast.

  5. 5

    You can serve it hot or cold.

Source: food.com
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