Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup organic quinoa (uncooked)
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 cups mixed roasting vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers, zucchini)
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, dill)
- 3 cups fresh spinach or arugula
- 2 tablespoons filtered water
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cool water for 2 minutes.
- Cook quinoa with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt until fluffy.
- Season chicken with sea salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked.
- Rest chicken for 3 minutes, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Toss chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread vegetables on lined baking sheets and roast until tender and caramelized.
- Whisk tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and water until smooth.
- Season dressing with sea salt and black pepper.
- Divide spinach or arugula into serving bowls.
- Top with cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, and sliced chicken.
- Drizzle with tahini dressing.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Rinse quinoa thoroughly and avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking chicken. Store components separately for the freshest texture and meal prep convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Contemporary Wellness
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
