Savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowls
Hearty quinoa topped with sautéed veggies and seasoned chicken, perfect for a filling start.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Quinoa
- 2 cups Chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup Bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups Spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Rinse quinoa; combine with 3 cups water in a pot, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 12 minutes.
- 2
While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 3
Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, cook until browned and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
- 4
Add bell pepper and spinach; sauté until vegetables are tender.
- 5
Fluff quinoa with a fork and divide into bowls, top with the chicken‑vegetable mixture.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
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