Ingredients and Weight:
- 8oz (227g) grilled chicken breast, diced
- 8oz (227g) red, yellow, and green bell peppers, diced
- 4oz (113g) cooked quinoa
- 4oz (113g) fresh spinach
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime, juice only
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Dice the chicken breast and season with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-cook until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Dice the bell peppers and pan-cook in olive oil until tender and slightly charred. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions.
- Dice the avocado.
- Arrange the cooked quinoa, grilled chicken, diced peppers, spinach, and avocado in a bowl.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the bowl contents.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Approximately 400 calories per serving (based on using the given ingredients)
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 30g
Dish Characteristics:
- Colorful and visually appealing.
- Combination of grilled chicken and vegetables provides a healthy balance of protein and nutrients.
- Quinoa adds a unique texture and flavor to the dish.
- Fresh lime juice provides a citrusy tang.
User Comments:
- "This dish was delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect."
- "I loved the texture of the quinoa in this dish. It added a nice crunch."
- "The lime juice really brought out the flavors of the grilled chicken and vegetables."
- "This dish was easy to make and was a hit with my family."
- "I will definitely make this again!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients for best results.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and increase the amount of vegetables.
