The Lunchbox
Elevate your midday meal with "The Lunchbox," a vibrant and nutritious recipe that's as convenient as it is delicious! This wholesome, balanced lunch combines fluffy cooked quinoa and tender grilled chicken breast with a medley of fresh flavors, including crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, and cool cucumbers, all lightly dressed with lemon juice and olive oil. Creamy feta cheese and a dollop of hummus add satisfying richness, while apple slices and mixed nuts provide a naturally sweet, crunchy finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-assemble meal is perfect for meal prep or an on-the-go energy boost. Whether you're looking for a high-protein lunch idea, meal prep inspiration, or a healthy lunchbox recipe, this dish has you covered!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked quinoa
- 1 piece Grilled chicken breast
- 10 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 piece Cucumber
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 0.25 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Hummus
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 apple Apple slices
- 2 tablespoons Mixed nuts
Instructions
Cook quinoa according to package instructions, fluff with a fork, and let cool slightly.
Grill or pan-sear the chicken breast until fully cooked, about 5 minutes per side. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the cucumber into small cubes.
In a mixing bowl, combine baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper. Toss to coat.
Assemble the lunchbox: On one side, place the cooked quinoa. Add the sliced chicken on top of the quinoa. On the other side, arrange the spinach salad.
Sprinkle the feta cheese over the salad and place a small dollop of hummus next to the chicken for dipping.
Add a section for apple slices and garnish the final section with mixed nuts for a crunchy and sweet snack.
Close the lunchbox securely and refrigerate if not eating immediately. Before eating, bring the lunchbox to room temperature for 10-15 minutes if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2662 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.2 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 46.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 163 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 3286 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.7 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.9 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 117.0 g | 234% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 599 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 3446 mg | 73% | |
*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.
