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High Protein Power Bowl with a Garlic Herb Yogurt Sauce

A fresh, high-protein bowl with chicken, quinoa, and creamy yogurt dressing.
Course Main Course
Keyword 30-minute meals, avocado, bowl, easy dinner, easy lunch recipe, grain bowl, high protein meals, quick dinner, Quick lunch recipes, quinoa, yogurt sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (about 3 cups cooked)
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs grilled/seared & chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup zucchini chopped
  • 2-4 green onions chopped
  • 1 cup CA walnuts separated into ¼ cup servings
  • 2 avocados chopped

Garlic Herb Yogurt Sauce

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 Lemon + zest
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • Salt pepper
  • Handful fresh cilantro parsley, dill

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions. Set aside.
  • Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice + zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs until creamy.
  • Assemble the Bowls: Add quinoa into your bowl as the base, then layer on the chopped chicken, chickpeas, tomatoes, zucchini, bell pepper, avocado, and green onion. Top each bowl with some chopped California Walnuts for crunch and a big drizzle with garlic herb yogurt sauce.