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Healthy High Protein Lunch

A vibrant and nutritious lunch loaded with protein, quick to prepare, and perfect for picky eaters.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Chicken breast Grilled or baked until fully cooked
  • 1 cup Quinoa Cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 can Black beans Rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups Spinach Chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 each Avocado Sliced
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For dressing
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook quinoa according to the package instructions.
  2. Grill or bake the chicken breast until fully cooked, then slice it into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, chopped spinach, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make a creamy dressing.
  5. Toss the salad mixture with the dressing and top it all off with the sliced chicken.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Chicken and quinoa are freezer-friendly. Reheat in the microwave with a splash of fresh lemon juice.