Chicken and quinoa bowl with greens

Ingredients

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• 200 g quinoa, rinsed
• 500 g chicken breast fillets
• 250 g broccolini, trimmed
• 2 red capsicum, sliced
• 80 g baby spinach, washed
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 tsp dried oregano

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

1. 1Step 1. Cook the quinoa in plenty of water for 12 to 15 minutes until tender, then drain.
2. 2Step 2. Rub the chicken with half the oil and the oregano and cook in a pan over medium heat for six to seven minutes each side, until the juices run clear and there is no pink meat. Rest, then slice.
3. 3Step 3. Steam the broccolini for three minutes and char the capsicum in the same pan.
4. 4Step 4. Divide the quinoa between bowls, add the vegetables and washed spinach, top with the chicken and dress with lemon juice and the remaining oil.

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