Grilled-Chicken-and-Avocado-Quinoa-Pilaf_Meal
  • Prep Time:45 minutes

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  • Serves: 4 Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh or bottled lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh basil
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
1 avocado (cut into chunks)
1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 small boneless
skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
1 large red bell pepper
1/2 medium onion (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
3 cups water
3 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon
1 1/2 cups red quinoa (uncooked/dry)

Steps

Heat grill.
Peel and cut avocado into chunks; place in a medium bowl.
Mix lemon juice, basil, an 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle over avocado chunks, toss, and set aside.
Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise.
Mix 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and remaining black pepper. Brush mixture on chicken and red bell pepper.
Grill chicken and pepper until done. Set chicken breasts aside. Cut pepper into thin strips.
While chicken and peppers are grilling, heat remaining olive oil in a large pan, add garlic and onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add water, bouillon, and quinoa to pan; bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked (about 15 to 20 minutes).
Place quinoa pilaf in a large bowl and add chicken, red peppers, and avocado. Toss gently.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 460
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 240 mg
Carbohydrates 54 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 28 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 60 mg
Iron 5 mg
Potassium 1047 mg

Produce for Better Health Foundation

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Grilled Chicken and Avocado Quinoa Pilaf. Recipe source: Produce for Better Health Foundation. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.