Description
Revitalize your afternoon with the Power Protein Box, a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines fresh veggies, protein-rich grilled chicken, and hearty quinoa. This delightful meal is perfect for busy teachers looking to beat the afternoon slump while enjoying a gourmet lunch experience. Packed with flavors and textures, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable, ensuring you stay energized all day long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 0.5 cup cooked quinoa
- ? cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp hummus
- 2 cups mixed greens
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions; fluff and cool.
- Grill chicken breast until cooked through (6-7 minutes per side), then slice.
- Chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bento box or meal prep container, layer mixed greens at the bottom.
- Add quinoa on top of greens, followed by grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and finish with hummus.
- Seal tightly and refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Power Protein Box (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg