Buddha Bowl

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 890kcal

Ingredients

Buddha Bowl

  • ½ cup Quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 2 TBSP 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 minced
  • 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped
  • pinch Ground cumin
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 TBSP Greek yogurt

Fruit

  • 1 cup Mango fresh, sliced

Pineapple Orange Juice Spritzer

  • 6 oz Pineapple juice chilled
  • 6 oz Orange juice chilled
  • 12 oz Sparkling water
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Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients as instructed above.
  • Cook the quinoa: Prepare according to the package instructions. Season with salt to taste and cover to keep warm.
  • Grill the chicken: Heat a grill or griddle pan over medium heat. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Grill for about 6 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 3 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Make the sauce: In a blender, combine garlic, cilantro, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth, adding a few drops of water to thin if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Prepare the spritzer: In a pitcher, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, and sparkling water. Stir gently and refrigerate or serve immediately over ice.
  • Assemble the Buddha Bowl: Spoon the quinoa into bowls. Top with grilled chicken, tomato, cucumber, avocado, feta cheese, and red onion. Drizzle with the prepared sauce.
  • Serve with a side of fresh mango and pineapple orange juice spritzer.

Nutrition

Calories: 890kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 1815mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 2013IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 5mg

Buddha Bowl

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 890 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Buddha Bowl

  • ½ cup Quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 8 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 2 TBSP 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 minced
  • 1 TBSP Fresh cilantro chopped
  • pinch Ground cumin
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 TBSP Greek yogurt

Fruit

  • 1 cup Mango fresh, sliced

Pineapple Orange Juice Spritzer

  • 6 oz Pineapple juice chilled
  • 6 oz Orange juice chilled
  • 12 oz Sparkling water

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ingredients as instructed above.
  • Cook the quinoa: Prepare according to the package instructions. Season with salt to taste and cover to keep warm.
  • Grill the chicken: Heat a grill or griddle pan over medium heat. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and season both sides with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Grill for about 6 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 3 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
  • Make the sauce: In a blender, combine garlic, cilantro, cumin, olive oil, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth, adding a few drops of water to thin if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Prepare the spritzer: In a pitcher, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, and sparkling water. Stir gently and refrigerate or serve immediately over ice.
  • Assemble the Buddha Bowl: Spoon the quinoa into bowls. Top with grilled chicken, tomato, cucumber, avocado, feta cheese, and red onion. Drizzle with the prepared sauce.
  • Serve with a side of fresh mango and pineapple orange juice spritzer.

Nutrition

Calories: 890kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 39gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 1815mgFiber: 12gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2013IUVitamin C: 78mgCalcium: 229mgIron: 5mg
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