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30-Minute Chicken Sausage Quinoa Bowl That Will Blow Your Mind

chicken sausage quinoa bowl
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A nutritious and flavorful chicken sausage quinoa bowl with zucchini and tomatoes, perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water or chicken broth
  • 12 ounces chicken sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 2 medium zucchini, chopped into thick half-moons
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. Boil water or chicken broth, add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken sausage for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned. Set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add remaining oil, zucchini, and tomatoes. Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Cook for 6-8 minutes until zucchini is tender and tomatoes are blistered. Stir in lemon juice.
  6. Divide quinoa into bowls. Top with sausage, zucchini, and tomatoes.
  7. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Swap chicken sausage for turkey or plant-based alternatives if preferred.
  • Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for more variety.

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