So last Friday I came home from work and found a large package sitting on the porch. I love getting packages and couldn't wait to take it inside and open it open. When I looked at the return address I saw it was from Relished which is one of those companies that sends all the ingredients needed to make fresh and delicious meals.
My box contained three meals. All of the ingredients, minus the meat, came portioned and were packaged in a brown bag with a label on it. The meat came packaged separately and was vacuum sealed. Along with the ingredients came a large recipe card that included a photo of the finished meal and step by step directions on how to cook it.
I excitedly opened my box and was pleased with the meals that were chosen for me. The first meal was Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Pan Seared Chicken which was perfect for my family. How delicious does that sound?
This dish was easy to make and prepare in under 30 minutes and it tasted fresh and delicious. The quinoa is mixed with roasted brussels sprouts, red peppers, and yellow peppers. It's piled high on a plate and served with pan seared chicken on the side. It was a simple yet tasty meal and both my husband and I enjoyed it. Not only did it taste good, it looked great as well with all the bright colors from the vegetables.
Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Pan Seared Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 green onions
- 8 Brussels Sprouts
- 3 T. parsley, minced
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 t. black pepper
- 1 t. salt
- 2 T. olive oil
- 1 ½ c. quinoa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Slice the Brussels Sprouts in half. Chop the peppers into 1 inch pieces. Slice the green onions into thin bias cut pieces. Roughly chop the parsley.
- Place the Brussels Sprouts, red peppers, and yellow peppers on a baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the quinoa. Reduce heat to medium low and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a saute pan. Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper then add to the pan. Saute the chicken for 6 minutes per side or until golden brown. Slice the chicken into 1 inch slices.
- Mix together the cooked quinoa and the roasted vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the salad in the middle of a plate, piling it high. Sprinkle with green onions and parsley. Place the sliced chicken on the side of the plate. Enjoy!
Notes
Source: Relished
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 565Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 1288mgCarbohydrates: 48gFiber: 9gSugar: 6gProtein: 48g
Jessica
That looks good. I will pin this later.
Rosey
I think this would be a great way to try something new. I'd love to give it a whirl, and I bet my oldest and his wife would appreciate something like this too!
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That sounds amazing. I love roasted veggies.
Tammy Northrup
I have some Quinoa in the cabinet that we bought to give it a try. I should give this recipe a try. It looks great!