Ingredients and Weight:
- Brown rice: 500g
- Fresh vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, beans, etc.): 200g
- Grilled chicken breast: 200g
- Avocado: 1 medium, diced
- Quinoa: 1 cup, cooked
- Sunflower seeds: 1/4 cup
- Fresh herbs (such as basil or cilantro): 1 small handful
- Seasonings (salt, pepper, olive oil, etc.): to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 40 minutes (including rice and quinoa)
- Total: 1 hour
Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Prepare brown rice according to package instructions.
- While the rice is cooking, prepare the vegetables by cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
- Grill or pan-cook the chicken breast until fully cooked and let it cool. Dice the chicken into small pieces.
- Once the rice is cooked, let it cool slightly before assembling the bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, cooked quinoa, diced grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, diced avocado, and sunflower seeds.
- Season with salt, pepper, and olive oil according to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: Approximately 450-500 depending on the amount of added oil and seasonings.
Carbohydrates: Complex carbs from brown rice and quinoa.
Protein: From chicken and quinoa.
Fat: Healthy fats from olive oil and avocado.
Fiber: Excellent source of fiber from whole grains and vegetables.
Dish Characteristics:
- Healthy and balanced meal in one bowl.
- Uses a variety of grains and vegetables for a complete meal experience.
- Can be customized to individual tastes by adding more or less of the ingredients listed.
- Ideal for a vegetarian or gluten-free diet if served without chicken.
User Comments:
- "The dish was really refreshing and full of flavors. The combination of grains and vegetables was perfect."
- "I love how customizable this dish is! I added more veggies and it was still delicious."
- "The dish was a bit time-consuming to prepare but definitely worth it."
- "Great dish for a vegetarian option! I omitted the chicken and it was still satisfying."
- "The dish was very filling and satisfying, especially with the combination of protein and carbs."
Special Precautions and Tips:
* Be sure to wash all vegetables thoroughly before cutting or cooking them to ensure food safety.
* Adjust seasoning according to personal taste preferences.
* For quicker preparation, you can use pre-cooked rice and quinoa from the supermarket instead of cooking from scratch.
* If serving to a larger group, you may need to adjust the ingredient quantities accordingly.
