Dinner for 4

Chicken Kale Quinoa Bowls

Name: Chicken Kale Quinoa Bowls
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 few good squeezes of lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups uncooked quinoa; 1 bunch kale; 1 avocado; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; sesame seeds or crushed red pepper flakes for topping (optional); 1 jars (16 oz) sun dried tomatoes; 1 1/2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp salt (optional); 1 lemon; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup almonds

$17.08for 450 minServes 4

Chicken, quinoa, kale, and avocado fill bowls with almond tomato sauce after marinated chicken cooks.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Quinoa, 12 oz$0.20/oz typical	12 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Kale, 1$2.49 each typical	1	$2.49Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical	1 lb	$3.49Typical price
	Artichoke hearts, 16 oz$0.18/oz typical	16 oz	$2.88Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.11Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.57Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.08

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Mediterranean Dairy-free High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$4.27 per serving$17.08 for 4

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Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1 few good squeezes of lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups uncooked quinoa
1 bunch kale
1 avocado
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
sesame seeds or crushed red pepper flakes for topping (optional)
1 jars (16 oz) sun dried tomatoes
1 1/2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1 lemon
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup almonds

Steps

Whisk 1/3 cup olive oil, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then marinate the chicken for 10 minutes.
Simmer the quinoa with 4 cups water in a covered saucepan for 15 to 20 minutes, then rest it for 5 minutes.
Blend the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, almonds, and 1/2 cup water until smooth.
Cook the chicken in a large oiled skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
Wilt the chopped kale in the same skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
Divide the quinoa, kale, sliced chicken, avocado, and tomato sauce among four bowls.

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