Buddha Bowl

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 827kcal

Ingredients

Buddha Bowl

  • ½ cup Quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ TBSP Paprika
  • ½ TBSP Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Tomato diced
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1 Avocado pitted and diced
  • 3 TBSP Feta cheese diced small
  • 2 TBSP Red onion sliced thin

Sauce

  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped
  • pinch Ground cumin
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 2 TBSP Tahini paste

For Serving

  • 1 Mango sliced

Apple Cider

  • 16 oz Apple cider
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Instructions

  • Prepare all ingredients according to the list above.
  • In a pot of boiling water, cook the quinoa according to package instructions (usually about 15 minutes). Drain any excess water, season lightly with salt, and cover to keep warm.
  • While the quinoa cooks, make the sauce: combine garlic, cilantro, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt in a blender. Pulse until smooth, adding a few drops of water if needed for consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Heat a grill or griddle pan over medium heat.
  • Drizzle the chicken breast with olive oil on both sides, then season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Grill the chicken for about 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 3 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a serving bowl, layer the quinoa as the base. Top with grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, feta, and red onion. Drizzle the sauce over the top.
  • Serve the Buddha Bowl with fresh mango and apple cider in mugs. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 827kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 1991mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 2971IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 5mg

Buddha Bowl

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 827 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Buddha Bowl

  • ½ cup Quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ TBSP Paprika
  • ½ TBSP Garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Tomato diced
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1 Avocado pitted and diced
  • 3 TBSP Feta cheese diced small
  • 2 TBSP Red onion sliced thin

Sauce

  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped
  • pinch Ground cumin
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 2 TBSP Tahini paste

For Serving

  • 1 Mango sliced

Apple Cider

  • 16 oz Apple cider

Instructions
 

  • Prepare all ingredients according to the list above.
  • In a pot of boiling water, cook the quinoa according to package instructions (usually about 15 minutes). Drain any excess water, season lightly with salt, and cover to keep warm.
  • While the quinoa cooks, make the sauce: combine garlic, cilantro, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt in a blender. Pulse until smooth, adding a few drops of water if needed for consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Heat a grill or griddle pan over medium heat.
  • Drizzle the chicken breast with olive oil on both sides, then season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Grill the chicken for about 6 minutes per side, or until cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 3 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a serving bowl, layer the quinoa as the base. Top with grilled chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, feta, and red onion. Drizzle the sauce over the top.
  • Serve the Buddha Bowl with fresh mango and apple cider in mugs. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 827kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 41gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 455mgPotassium: 1991mgFiber: 15gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 2971IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 242mgIron: 5mg
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