Description
A colorful and nutritious balanced meal featuring lean protein, fresh vegetables, and whole grains.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Lean Protein (Chicken, Tofu, or Chickpeas)
- 2 cups Fresh Vegetables (Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Spinach)
- 1 cup Whole Grains (Quinoa or Brown Rice)
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash, chop, and measure your vegetables and protein.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add your protein to the skillet, cooking until golden brown (5–7 minutes per side for chicken).
- Incorporate the chopped vegetables, stirring frequently until tender-crisp.
- Mix in cooked grains and drizzle with soy sauce, stirring well to coat and let flavors meld for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
Make-Ahead Tips: Prep vegetables and marinade a day in advance. Use an air fryer or oven for alternative cooking methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg