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Lazy High-Protein Dinners for Fall You’ll Love Tonight!

A collection of easy and delicious high-protein dinner recipes perfect for fall.

  • Author: Dija
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking and Sautéing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: High Protein

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast – 2 pieces
  • Quinoa – 1 cup
  • Black beans – 1 can
  • Bell peppers – 2, diced
  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
  • Spinach – 2 cups
  • Feta cheese – 1/2 cup, crumbled
  • Salt – to taste
  • Pepper – to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
  3. In a saucepan, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic and bell peppers until soft.
  5. Add black beans and spinach to the skillet, cooking until spinach wilts.
  6. Mix the cooked quinoa with the sautéed vegetables and top with crumbled feta cheese.
  7. Serve the chicken alongside the quinoa mixture.

Notes

  • Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • Can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

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