Chicken & Veggie Quinoa Nourish Bowl

Information

Prep: 10 mins | Cook time: 5 mins | Serves: 2

Ingredients list

• 2 cups quinoa, cooked
• 1 cup shredded chicken
• 1 cup roasted sweet potato, cubed
• ½ granny smith apple, sliced
• ½ lebanese cucumber, sliced
• 2 tablespoons pickled beetroot
• 1 cup spinach leaves
• Sprinkle of pumpkin seeds
• Sprinkle of sunflower seeds
• Balsamic vinaigrette
• Fresh parsley (to dress)
• Basmati rice (store bought – follow microwave instructions on packet

Method

• Toast pine nuts in a medium-hot pan, toast the pine nuts, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown. Set aside.
• Prepare halloumi: Soak the haloumi strips in hot water for 20 minutes. After soaking, pat them dry and fry in a hot pan until golden on both sides.
• Assemble the bowl: Start with a base of rice. Layer on the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, coleslaw, haloumi, avocado, and
  tuna.
• Dress and garnish: Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the bowl. Drizzle with French vinaigrette and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

• Feel free to adjust the quantities to suit your taste, and substitute the protein with your choice.