High Protein Meal Prep: Delicious & Nutritious

Ingredients

• 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
• 1 lb chicken breast, diced
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1. Start by cooking the quinoa; combine 2 cups of rinsed quinoa with 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
2. While the quinoa cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the diced chicken breast, cooking for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink in the center.
3. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, soy sauce, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
4. Add the diced bell peppers and broccoli florets to the skillet with the chicken, sautéing for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chicken, black beans, and cherry tomatoes, gently tossing everything together to combine.
6. Divide the high protein meal prep mixture evenly into meal prep containers, garnishing with fresh cilantro on top.
7. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil if desired, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for added flavor.