Turkey Quinoa Protein Bowl

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Preparation time: 30 minutes
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Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

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400 g 2 cup Cooked turkey strips
125 ml 1/2 cup Cooked chickpeas
240 ml 1 cup Broccoli fleurets, blanched
240 ml 1 cup Bell pepper strips of different colours
8 8 Radishes, thinly sliced
500 ml 2 cup White or red quinoa
60 ml 4 tbsp Olive oil or butter
1 l 4 cup Poultry or vegetable stock
Salt and fresh ground black peper

Preparation

Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.

In a pot, heat 30 ml (2 tbsp.) olive oil over medium heat, add the quinoa and coat well with the oil.

Add the stock and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

Lower heat and simmer, covered, 15 to 20 minutes. 

Let rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff grains with a fork. Set aside. The quinoa can be prepared in advance and reheated as needed.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

On a baking sheet toss the turkey strips with 15 ml (1 tbsp.) oil. Bake for 10 minutes. Keep warm.

In a frying pan heat remaining olive oil, add the pepper strips and cook, stirring, for two minutes, then add the broccoli florets and chick peas. Cook, stirring, until heated through and season with salt and pepper. 

Transfer the hot quinoa into serving bowls, top with the turkey strips and the pepper/chick pea mixture.

Garnish with radish slices and serve. 


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