Wholesome Quinoa With Chicken And Vegetable [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 2
• Time: 30 minutes

I like the fluffiness and fulfillment feeling of quinoa dishes. It is a wonderful grain for bodybuilders provides complete protein and built up stamina for weight lifting. It is not only protein rich but high in minerals as well. The best part of this grain is that it combines well with any ingredients. Works well in salads, vegetables and meat based recipes, add any number of ingredients according to availability and preferences and your master dish is ready. I cooked quinoa here with vegetables and chicken in a very simple way, but the outcome is extremely fabulous. Get ready to prepare a hot and smoking platter of wholesome meal for yourself. Here is a perfect treat for your lunch and dinner.

Nutrition

• calories: 443
• protein: 30
• carbs: 60
• fat: 10
• saturated fat: 1.15
• polyunsaturated fat: 3.07
• monounsaturated fat: 2.84
• cholesterol: 3
• sodium: 97
• potassium: 753
• dietary fiber: 7.34
• sugars: 2.57
• vitamin a: 260
• vitamin c: 5
• calcium: 60
• iron: 4
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 50.09
• other fats: 2.94

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa, uncooked
• 1 fillet Chicken breast, low fat
• 1 serving 1 container CAMPBELL'S Low Sodium Soups, Chicken Broth
• 1 tbsp chopped Onions, raw
• 1 clove Garlic, raw
• 1 slice Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw
• 1 medium Carrots, raw
• 1 slice, medium Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 tsp, ground Spices, pepper, black
• 1 tsp Oil, olive, salad or cooking

Instructions

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions.
• Cut the chicken in small bit size pieces.
• Add garlic and chicken to the onions and sauté.
• Add quinoa and chicken broth bring it to a boil and lower the heat to let simmer.
• When the quinoa is almost done add vegetables and some more broth.
• Add seasoning and cook on medium heat.
• When the quinoa is fluffy and broth is absorbed, remove from the heat.
• Sprinkle some fresh parsley and serve hot.