Jul 14 2026
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Most Items Recipe

Inspired by Cesar's Old Mexico
Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Proteins

Grains

Spices & Condiments

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Quinoa

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, add 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy.

  2. 2

    Prepare Vegetables

    While the quinoa is cooking, chop the carrots, bell peppers, broccoli, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Prepare Chicken

    Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from skillet and let it rest.

  4. 4

    Cook Chickpeas

    Drain and rinse the chickpeas. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and sauté the chopped vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they are tender. Add the chickpeas and mix well.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Slice the cooked chicken into strips. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, sautéed vegetables, and chickpeas. Drizzle with lemon juice and toss everything together.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Serve the quinoa and vegetable mixture on plates, topped with sliced chicken. Enjoy your nutritious meal!

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