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Grilled Chicken and Avocado Quinoa Pilaf

Name: Grilled Chicken and Avocado Quinoa Pilaf
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh or bottled lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 avocado, cut into chunks; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 large red bell pepper; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 cups water; 3 teaspoons low-sodium chicken bouillon; 1 1/2 cups red quinoa, uncooked/dry

This pilaf recipe pairs avocados and bell peppers with red quinoa and grilled chicken, for a satisfying, colorful meal.

45 min4 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 serving

410

Calories

27g

Protein

43g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Fiber

Sugar

222mg

Sodium

Saturated Fat 2 g · Cholesterol 60 mg

Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1
Heat grill.
2
Peel and cut avocado into chunks; place in a medium bowl.
3
Mix lemon juice, basil, an 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle over avocado chunks, toss, and set aside.
4
Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise.
5
Mix 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and remaining black pepper. Brush mixture on chicken and red bell pepper.
6
Grill chicken and pepper until done. Set chicken breasts aside. Cut pepper into thin strips.
7
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.
8
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).
9
Place quinoa pilaf in a large bowl and add chicken, red peppers, and avocado. Toss gently.

Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Produce for Better Health Foundation

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