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Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Pan Seared Chicken

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 565kcal
Author: Hezzi-D

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 1/2 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

Serving: 1g | Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 1288mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g