Soy-Free Healthy Protein Power Bowl
Fuel your body with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Soy-Free Healthy Protein Power Bowl, a delicious and wholesome meal that's perfect for busy lifestyles. Packed with protein-rich grilled chicken and black beans, fluffy quinoa, and an array of fresh produce like tender-crisp broccoli, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this recipe is as satisfying as it is nourishing. Topped with crunchy pumpkin seeds and dressed in a zesty olive oil and lemon vinaigrette seasoned with paprika, every bite bursts with flavor and texture. Ready in just 35 minutes, this gluten-free and soy-free recipe is ideal for meal prep or a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. Perfect for those seeking high-protein, nutrient-dense meals without sacrificing taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Chicken breast, grilled and diced
- 1 cup Black beans, cooked
- 1 cup Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons Pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
While the quinoa is cooking, steam the broccoli florets for about 5 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Alternatively, you can sauté them in a pan with a bit of olive oil.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grilled chicken breast, black beans, steamed broccoli, and halved cherry tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss everything together until well combined.
Gently fold in the diced avocado.
Divide the mixture into two serving bowls and sprinkle each bowl with a tablespoon of pumpkin seeds.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Soy-Free Healthy Protein Power Bowl!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1914 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.5 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 202 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2607 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.0 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 130.7 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2831 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
