It’s spring and that means, time to turn towards lighter meals! Try this scrumptious bowl of goodness that is just perfect for the season.

Serves 1-2

½ cup quinoa

1 ½ cup stock or water, salted

1-2 chicken breasts

1 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves, sliced thinly

½ a carrot, julienned

Handful snow peas, sliced lengthwise

½ tsp sesame oil

1 tbsp soy sauce

Squeeze of lemon juice

Sesame seeds to sprinkle

1. Cook quinoa with one cup of the stock by simmering, covered, until the liquid is absorbed and some of the quinoa seeds have released little white tales – about 15-20 minutes.
2. While quinoa cooks, pan fry chicken breast in oil until just cooked through, adding garlic, vegetables and remaining stock in final few minutes of cooking. Add sesame oil, soy sauce and lemon juice.
3. Spoon cooked quinoa into a bowl and top with sliced breast and vegetables. Pour over pan juices and sprinkle over sesame seeds.

Nici’s note:

Quinoa is a seed that is packed full of protein and, as protein is an important component of every cell in the body to build and repair, we think it’s worth including in your weekly diet.

Always give it a quick rinse before cooking.

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