Zucchini Corn and Quinoa Bowls with Grilled Chicken and Lemon

Zucchini Corn and Quinoa Bowls with Grilled Chicken and Lemon takes approximately 45 minutes from beginning to end. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 744 calories, 41g of protein, and 38g of fat per serving. For $3.66 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. A mixture of green onions, zucchini, lemon zest, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. Many people made this recipe, and 495 would say it hit the spot. It will be a hit at your The Fourth Of July event. It is brought to you by Cooking Classy. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 96%, which is great. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Zucchini Corn and Quinoa Bowls with Grilled Chicken and Lemon, Grilled BBQ Chicken, Zucchini and Corn Quinoa Salad, and Summer Vegetable Quinoa Burrito Bowls with Corn, Zucchini and Black Beans.

Servings: 4

 

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken, grilled, cooled slightly and diced

3 oz feta cheese crumbled

2 cups fresh corn

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup chopped green onions

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

3 Tbsp olive oil, divided

1 1/2 cups dry quinoa

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 medium zucchini (1 lb) cut into 4 pieces through length then sliced

Equipment:

frying pan

bowl

Cooking instruction summary:

Cook quinoa in chicken broth according to directions listed on package, season lightly with salt and pepper. Let cool slightly once cooked and toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp lemon zest.Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute 10 seconds, then add zucchini and corn and saute, tossing only occasionally so veggies lightly brown, about 8 minutes.Pour quinoa into a large bowl (or individual bowls and just divide all ingredients among bowls), top with grilled chicken, zucchini and corn mixture, green onions and feta cheese. Drizzle lemon juice over top and toss mixture. Serve warm.Recipe source: Cooking Classy

 

Step by step:


1. Cook quinoa in chicken broth according to directions listed on package, season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Let cool slightly once cooked and toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp lemon zest.

3. Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add garlic and saute 10 seconds, then add zucchini and corn and saute, tossing only occasionally so veggies lightly brown, about 8 minutes.

5. Pour quinoa into a large bowl (or individual bowls and just divide all ingredients among bowls), top with grilled chicken, zucchini and corn mixture, green onions and feta cheese.

6. Drizzle lemon juice over top and toss mixture.

7. Serve warm.Recipe source: Cooking Classy


Nutrition Information:

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617k Calories
29g Protein
29g Total Fat
62g Carbs
35% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
617k
31%

Fat
29g
45%

  Saturated Fat
8g
50%

Carbohydrates
62g
21%

  Sugar
8g
10%

Cholesterol
59mg
20%

Sodium
547mg
24%

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Protein
29g
59%

Manganese
1mg
84%

Phosphorus
609mg
61%

Magnesium
192mg
48%

Folate
191µg
48%

Vitamin B3
9mg
46%

Vitamin B6
0.89mg
44%

Vitamin B2
0.66mg
39%

Vitamin C
31mg
38%

Potassium
1156mg
33%

Vitamin B1
0.47mg
31%

Copper
0.61mg
31%

Fiber
7g
29%

Vitamin K
29µg
28%

Zinc
4mg
28%

Iron
4mg
27%

Selenium
17µg
25%

Vitamin E
3mg
23%

Vitamin B5
1mg
20%

Calcium
177mg
18%

Vitamin A
621IU
12%

Vitamin B12
0.71µg
12%

Vitamin D
0.19µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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