Description
A simple and nutritious high protein meal prep recipe for busy individuals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a pot, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix chicken with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Spread chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, and chopped bell pepper.
- Add roasted chicken and mix well.
- Divide into meal prep containers.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave before serving.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Baking and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: easy high protein meal prep