Whipped this up the other night when I was craving taco-style flavors but needed to enjoy them in a healthy way. It’s quite simple, and you could substitute other veggies or a different grain to fit what you have available in your pantry. This made quite a bit of food, so remember that the recipe can be halved easily. Enjoy!!

nutritious and delicious

MEXICAN CHICKEN & QUINOA PROTEIN BOWL

Ingredients:

• 1- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 3 tbsp homemade or store-bought taco seasoning 
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 can pinto beans, drained
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 cups quinoa, cooked according to package directions (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
• Salsas, cilantro, sour cream or greek yogurt to top Read More