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Quinoa Burrito Bowl

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Total time: 25 minutes

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Serves 4

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12.1 grams of fibre per serving

This recipe may contain common and less common allergens, such as soy / dairy products / wheat / eggs / nuts / shellfish.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup - Quinoa, uncooked, washed and drained


90g - Red quinoa, uncooked, washed and drained


2 cups - Water


⅛ tsp - Table salt


1 cup - Red kidney beans, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water


1 cup - Pineapple, fresh, finely chopped


1 pc - Jalapeno peppers, raw, seeded, diced


1 pc - Small onion, minced


¼ cup - Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw, finely chopped


1 pc (2” dia) - Lime, raw, juiced


1 tb - Olive oil


1 pc - Small peppers, sweet, red, raw, seeded & diced


1 pc - Small peppers, sweet, green, raw, seeded & diced


½ tsp - Chili powder


¼ tsp - Paprika


1 cup - Chicken, canned, meat only, drained, shredded


2 cups - Chicory greens, raw, finely chopped


1 pc - Small avocado, raw


120g - Greek yogurt, plain, non-fat

UTENSILS

Cooking pot with lid, Chopping board, Knife, Bowl

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine the white and red quinoa in a cooking pot, add water and salt and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the quinoa absorbs the water, about 12-15 minutes. Set aside.


2. Mix the pineapple, jalapeno, half of the onions, cilantro and lime juice together in a small bowl. Toss to combine evenly. Set aside.


3. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, remaining onions, chili powder, and paprika and sauté until the vegetables are tender about 3 minutes.


4. Reheat the red kidney beans in the microwave for 1 minute.


To plate:


1. Scoop about ½ a cup of the cooked quinoa into a serving bowl. Arrange the red kidney beans, chicken, pineapple salsa, sautéed vegetables, chopped chicory and sliced avocado on top of the quinoa. Drizzle it with Greek yogurt and serve.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER SERVING)

1 serving = about 410g

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Energy (kcal)

367

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Carbs (g)

31.5

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Proteins (g)

23.6

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Fats (g)

13.6

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Fibre (g)

12.1

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