Description
This Healthy Meal Prep Breakfast Bowl is a nutritious and satisfying way to kickstart your day. Featuring a colorful mix of fluffy quinoa, tender chicken, fresh spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing, this bowl is both delicious and easy to prepare. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, it’s customizable to fit your taste preferences while ensuring you enjoy wholesome ingredients throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 8 oz each)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pan and sauté spinach and cherry tomatoes in the remaining juices for about 3 minutes until wilted.
- Assemble bowls with quinoa as the base, topped with sliced chicken, sautéed veggies, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and add extra olive oil if desired. Serve immediately or store in airtight containers in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg