Southwestern Chicken Quinoa

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Cook Quinoa

• 50g Quinoa

Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small pot, cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Let cool ad then fluff with a fork, set aside.

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Sauté Vegetables

• 1/2 Small Onion
• 1/4 Red Bell Pepper
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 1 tsp Olive Oil

Heat olive oil in a pan and add diced onion and diced red bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant. _‍

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Cook Chicken and Add Spices

• 150g Chicken
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 1/4 tsp Cumin
• 1/4 tsp Chili Powder
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

Add the diced chicken into the pan with vegetables and season with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 6-8 minutes until the chicken is slightly browned. Stir in black beans and corn kernels, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until heated and chicken is cooked all they way through.

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Combine and Serve

• 30g Cherry Tomatoes
• 1/2 Small Avocado

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chicken and vegetables, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.