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Southwestern Quinoa Bowl with Chicken

Southwestern Quinoa Bowl with Chicken

Protein-packed quinoa bowl with grilled chicken, black beans, corn, and zesty southwestern flavors.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 401
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Quinoa, uncooked ((50 grams cooked))
  • 50 gm Black beans, canned
  • 50 gm Sweet corn, canned, drained
  • 100 gm Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 30 gm Avocado
  • 86 gm Chicken breast, boneless, skinless
  • 1 sprig Cilantro (coriander)
  • 1 tsp Cumin (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. Pan sear chicken breast until fully cooked (165 degrees F), then slice into strips.
  3. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, and avocado slices.
  4. Arrange grilled chicken strips on top.
  5. Season with lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a sprinkle of cumin.
  6. Mix gently and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrient
 Amount
Protein
 31 g
Calories
 401
Calories from fat
 96
Calories from saturated fat
 14.5
Total Fat
 10.7 g
Saturated Fat
 1.6 g
Trans Fat
 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 2.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat
 4.7 g
Cholesterol
 62 mg
Sodium
 573 mg
Potassium
 1027 mg
Total Carbohydrate
 50 g
Dietary Fiber
 10.6 g
Sugars
 5.8 g
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