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Healthy High Protein Lazy Girl Dinner Bowl

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A quick, easy, and protein-packed dinner bowl made with simple ingredients like cooked chicken, beans, fresh veggies, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for busy days or last-minute meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (150g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced (leftover rotisserie works great)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Optional: firm tofu, pressed and cubed (for vegetarian option)
  • 1 cup (185g) cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 cup (30g) baby spinach or mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup (75g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup (75g) cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 medium avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnishes: chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, sunflower seeds or chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Cook the base grains: If not using pre-cooked rice or quinoa, cook 1 cup (185g) according to package instructions (about 20 minutes). Let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the protein: Shred or dice about 1 cup (150g) cooked chicken breast. Rinse and drain 1/2 cup (120g) canned black beans thoroughly.
  3. Chop the veggies: Halve 1/2 cup (75g) cherry tomatoes, dice 1/2 cup (75g) cucumber, thinly slice 2 tablespoons red onion, and slice half an avocado. Toss in 1 cup (30g) baby spinach or mixed greens.
  4. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a splash of water if too thick.
  5. Assemble the bowl: In a medium mixing bowl, combine grains, protein, and veggies. Drizzle the dressing over and gently toss to coat evenly.
  6. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or cilantro and a handful of sunflower seeds or nuts on top.
  7. Enjoy immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate if storing.

Notes

Rinse canned beans well to reduce sodium and canned flavor. Warm leftover chicken slightly for easier shredding. Whisk dressing vigorously for smooth texture. Prepare grains in advance to save time. Keep dressing separate when storing leftovers to avoid sogginess. Avocado can be ripened faster by placing in a paper bag with a banana.

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