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Grilled Chicken and Avocado Quinoa Pilaf

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

  • 45 minutes
  • 4 Servings
  • $6.00 - $8.99

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons fresh or bottled lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon
  • 1 1/2 cups red quinoa

Steps

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.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/4 portion of Grilled Chicken and Avocado Quinoa Pilaf

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories460
Total Fat16 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Monounsaturated Fat12 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5 g
Linoleic Acid4 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA8 mg
Omega 3 - DHA45 mg
Cholesterol45 mg
Carbohydrates54 g
Dietary Fiber7 g
Total Sugars3 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein28 g
Minerals
Calcium60 mg
Potassium1047 mg
Sodium240 mg
Copper603 mcg
Iron5 mg
Magnesium180 mg
Phosphorus540 mg
Selenium29 mg
Zinc4 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A82 mcg RAE
Vitamin B61.1 mg
Vitamin B120.3 mcg
Vitamin C60 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E4 mg
Vitamin K32 mcg
Folate170 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.3 mg
Riboflavin0.5 mg
Niacin14 mg
Choline131 mg

Source:

  • Produce for Better Health Foundation