Mediterranean Grain Bowl

This healthy, delicious Mediterranean grain bowl makes the perfect well-balanced meal, packed with lean quality protein, fiber, anti-oxidants, and healthy fats.

The combination of the crunch from the raw vegetables to the texture of the chopped walnuts, with the tangy dressing just makes this dish feel tasty and fresh. {Gluten-Free}

for a quick, easy meal: batch cook chicken the night prior or use a rotisserie chicken.

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Ingredients

For the Bowl

1 cup quinoa, uncooked (or 3 cups cooked)

3/4 cup feta cheese

1 large cucumber, diced small

2 red bell peppers, diced small

1/2-1 lb. chicken breast, raw – diced into pieces

1 (15.5 ounce) can of garbanzo beans, drained

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

For the Dressing

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste

Directions

Assemble all ingredients along with a cutting board, knife, pot for cooking the quinoa and pan to roast the chicken.

Cook quinoa according to package directions.

While quinoa is cooking, heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add a little olive oil or avocado spray to the pan, and sear the chicken breast on both sides until cooked through.

This should be about 6 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken.

As the chicken and quinoa are cooking, dice red onion, cucumber, and red bell pepper.

Make the Dressing: Measure 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Whisk until combined.

Assemble the Bowls: Divide the ingredients evenly across 4 bowls, or add to large bowl and combine.

Place about a 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa in a bowl and top with diced chicken breast, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, feta cheese, chickpeas and chopped walnuts. Drizzle 1/4th of the dressing over the bowl.

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