Quick and Easy Low Carb High Protein Meals You’ll Adore
Discover delicious and simple low carb high protein meals that will keep you satisfied and energized!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb, High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound grilled chicken breast
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil and add the quinoa.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy.
- While the quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add broccoli and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the grilled chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix in the cooked quinoa and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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