10-Minute High Protein Ready Meals

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10-Minute High Protein Ready Meals

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A quick, nutritious, and delicious high-protein meal made with fresh ingredients like grilled chicken, quinoa, avocado, and vibrant veggies, all drizzled with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total time to prepare the meal 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 2

Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American, Healthy Eating, Mediterranean

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa
1 grilled chicken breast sliced into strips
1/2 cup canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 small avocado diced
1/4 red onion thinly sliced
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese optional
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
A pinch of paprika or chili flakes optional

Equipment

Pot for quinoa
Cast-iron skillet or grill pan for chicken
Knife and cutting board
Mixing bowl
Small bowl for dressing
Spoon or whisk for dressing

Method

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and spinach leaves.
Add grilled chicken strips (or chickpeas for a vegetarian version), halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and diced avocado.
Optional: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and paprika/chili flakes to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the ingredients in the bowl and toss gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to customize the protein choice—substitute chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
For a gluten-free version, this dish is naturally gluten-free!
You can prepare quinoa and grill the chicken in advance to save time on busy days.