Vibrant Mediterranean Chicken & Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breast
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cup water
• 1 large yellow bell pepper
• 2 medium courgettes
• 1 small white onion
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp coarsely ground pepper
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp thyme
• 2 cup arugula
• 0.25 cup pomegranate arils
• 0.5 medium cucumber

Instructions

1. 1Cook quinoa according to package directions. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 2Toss sliced bell pepper, courgettes, and onion with 2 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
3. 3Season chicken breasts with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Grill or pan-sear with 1 tbsp olive oil for 5-7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Let rest, then slice.
4. 4Assemble bowls: layer arugula, cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, and sliced chicken. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, rosemary, thyme, pomegranate arils, and sliced cucumber.