Dinner for 2

Moroccan Chicken Bowls

Name: Moroccan Chicken Bowls
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil; 3 cups eggplant; 1 cup sliced zucchini; 1/2 red onion; salt and pepper (optional); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/8 tsp paprika; 0 tsp allspice; 8 oz chicken breast; 1/2 large tomato; 1/2 large cucumber; 1/4 cup cilantro; 2 tsp fresh mint; 1/2 large lemon; 2 tbsp tahini; 1/4 cup kalamata olives; 1 tbsp roughly chopped pistachios

$13.12for 430 minServes 2

Grilled chicken and spiced vegetables fill bowls with fresh tomato, cucumber, herbs, olives, and tahini dressing.

Photo: foodfaithfitness.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Eggplant, 0.55 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.55 lb	$1.12Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.3 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.50Typical price
	Red onions, 0.5 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.74Typical price
	Chicken breast, 0.5 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.75Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.2 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Cucumbers, 0.5$0.89 each typical	0.5	$0.45Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Pickles and olives, 1.25 oz$0.18/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.22Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 0.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.56

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Asian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

African Dairy-free High-protein Dinners Grill

Typical price

$3.28 per serving$13.12 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
3 cups eggplant
1 cup sliced zucchini
1/2 red onion
salt and pepper (optional)
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp paprika
0 tsp allspice
8 oz chicken breast
1/2 large tomato
1/2 large cucumber
1/4 cup cilantro
2 tsp fresh mint
1/2 large lemon
2 tbsp tahini
1/4 cup kalamata olives
1 tbsp roughly chopped pistachios

Steps

Heat a grill to medium-high heat and stir the cumin, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper together.
Toss the eggplant, zucchini, onion, and chicken with the olive oil and spice mixture.
Grill the vegetables for 8 minutes, turning often, until tender and lightly charred.
Grill the chicken for 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
Chop the tomato, cucumber, cilantro, mint, and olives, then combine them with the grilled vegetables.
Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water into a dressing.
Slice the chicken, arrange it over the vegetables, and top with dressing and pistachios.

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.