I love the foods of every season. By the end of one season, I’m ready for the next. So no more winter squashes! I am so excited its spring and enjoying the “new” produce. This recipe, Spring Veggies with Chicken and Quinoa, was inspired by a dear friend of mine. I find it so nice to have friends who love to cook and eat good food as much as I do. I love that it is versatile and easy to make Paleo or vegan. For a money saving tip, shop for foods that are in season as they are cheapest, taste better and have the most nutrition. (Find out what is in season here.)
(Learn how to make the perfect quinoa with this cooking video.)
Spring Veggies and Chicken with Quinoa
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 zucchini, 1 yellow squash, 1/2 head of cauliflower, 1/2 onion and 1/2 a bunch of asparagus, finely chopped
- 2 Chicken Breasts, sliced longways in half, making cutlets
- 1 cup of quinoa (or gluten free pasta or spiralized veggie noodles (Paleo))
- 2 1/2 cups of water
- 1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes
- EVOO
- garlic powder
- basil
- salt
- pepper
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- On a cookie sheet, spread out the veggies evenly. Spray or toss with EVOO and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Put in oven for 10 minutes. Take out and stir. Then cook another 10 minutes.
- While the veggies are roasting, start cooking your quinoa in the 2 cups of water
- While those are cooking, slice your chicken breasts and cook in a pan on medium heat with olive oil and seasonings to taste. Total time about 8-10 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add in diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil then remove and cover.
- Once everything is done, toss the veggies and quinoa together. Put on a plate and top with chicken and tomatoes.
Delicious and easy. The best way to go!
