Little Chef
Spring Harvest Quinoa Bowl by Sandraseasycooking
Fluffy quinoa topped with lemony seared chicken, fire-roasted spring vegetables, and a creamy tzatziki feta sauce.
Serves: 4Prep: 10 minCook: 20 min
Ingredients
- 200g (1 cup) dry quinoa
- 500g (1.1 lb) chicken breast, cubed
- 450g (16 oz) frozen fire-roasted mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, squash, onion, broccoli)
- 150g (1/2 cup) tzatziki
- 100g (1/2 cup) feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water, then combine with 2 cups of water in a pot; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Season cubed chicken with salt, pepper, and dried oregano in a medium bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through; remove from pan.
- Add remaining oil to the same skillet and sauté the frozen fire-roasted vegetables for 5-7 minutes until heated through and slightly charred.
- Whisk together the tzatziki and crumbled feta in a small bowl until combined.
- Assemble bowls by layering cooked quinoa, seared chicken, and roasted vegetables, then top with a generous spoonful of the tzatziki-feta mixture.
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