Chicken Meatballs And Vegetable Quinoa Bowls Recipe

Name: Chicken Meatballs And Vegetable Quinoa Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken breast; 1 large egg lightly beaten; 3/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs fresh; 1 clove garlic peeled and minced; 2/3 cup quinoa rinsed; 1 lemon plus more wedges to serve; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley chopped; 1/2 red pepper small, finely chopped; 1/2 small carrot grated; 1 mini cucumber peeled, deseeded, finely chopped; 1/2 cup plain yogurt to serve; mixed greens to serve

Servings: persons

1 pound ground chicken breast
1 large egg lightly beaten
3/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs fresh
1 clove garlic peeled and minced
2/3 cup quinoa rinsed
1 lemon plus more wedges to serve
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley chopped
1/2 red pepper small, finely chopped
1/2 small carrot grated
1 mini cucumber peeled, deseeded, finely chopped
1/2 cup plain yogurt to serve
mixed greens to serve

1
Combine the chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, and garlic in a large bowl, mixing well. Using your hands, roll into 24 meatballs. Place the meatballs on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and chill for 20 mins.
2
Meanwhile, rinse and drain the quinoa, then place in a saucepan and cover with 1 1/4 cup water. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 mins, until the water has absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the lemon juice and zest, oil, parsley, pepper, carrot and cucumber. Stir to combine and season.
3
Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium. Spray the meatballs with oil, then cook, in batches, for 4-5 mins, until brown and cooked through. Add to the quinoa and stir to combine.
4
Spoon into serving bowls. Serve with yogurt, lemon wedges, and mixed greens.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground chicken breast, 1 large egg lightly beaten, 3/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs fresh, 1 clove garlic peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Meatballs And Vegetable Quinoa Bowls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Meatballs And Vegetable Quinoa Bowls

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