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Healthy Food Coral Gables Recipe
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Healthy Food Coral Gables Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Lunch, main dish
Cuisine: Healthy, Latin-inspired
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 grilled chicken breast or grilled tofu for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup roasted sweet potato cubes
  • 1/4 cup diced mango
  • 1/4 avocado sliced
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small handful baby spinach or arugula
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds pepitas
For the dressing
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey or agave for vegan
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook quinoa: Rinse the quinoa, then cook according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and let it cool slightly.
  2. Prepare protein: Season the chicken breast with a little olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear until cooked through. Slice thin. (For tofu, pan-sear until golden.)
  3. Roast sweet potatoes: Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, and cumin. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes until golden and tender.
  4. Make dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Assemble bowl: Add quinoa as the base, then layer on beans, sweet potatoes, mango, avocado, tomatoes, and greens. Top with chicken (or tofu).
  6. Finish: Drizzle dressing over everything and sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top.