
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
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
Heat grill.
Peel and cut avocado into chunks; place in a medium bowl.
Mix lemon juice, basil, an 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle over avocado chunks, toss, and set aside.
Cut chicken breasts in half crosswise.
Mix 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and remaining black pepper. Brush mixture on chicken and red bell pepper.
Grill chicken and pepper until done. Set chicken breasts aside. Cut pepper into thin strips.
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.
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).
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
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 460 |
Total Fat | 16 g |
Saturated Fat | 2 g |
Monounsaturated Fat | 12 g |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 5 g |
Linoleic Acid | 4 g |
α-Linolenic Acid | 0.3 g |
Omega 3 - EPA | 8 mg |
Omega 3 - DHA | 45 mg |
Cholesterol | 45 mg |
Carbohydrates | 54 g |
Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
Total Sugars | 3 g |
Added Sugars included | 0 g |
Protein | 28 g |
Minerals | |
Calcium | 60 mg |
Potassium | 1047 mg |
Sodium | 240 mg |
Copper | 603 mcg |
Iron | 5 mg |
Magnesium | 180 mg |
Phosphorus | 540 mg |
Selenium | 29 mg |
Zinc | 4 mg |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A | 82 mcg RAE |
Vitamin B6 | 1.1 mg |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
Vitamin C | 60 mg |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Vitamin E | 4 mg |
Vitamin K | 32 mcg |
Folate | 170 mcg DFE |
Thiamin | 0.3 mg |
Riboflavin | 0.5 mg |
Niacin | 14 mg |
Choline | 131 mg |
Source:
- Produce for Better Health Foundation