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Postpartum Meal Prep

Easy Postpartum Meal Prep with Chicken, Quinoa, and Veggies

This postpartum meal prep recipe features nourishing ingredients like chicken and quinoa, perfect for new parents.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Grains
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Boneless, skinless
  • 2 cups Quinoa Rinsed
  • 2 cups Brown Rice Rinsed
Vegetables
  • 2 cups Broccoli Chopped
  • 1 cup Carrots Sliced
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Chopped
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
Additional Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 unit Avocado Sliced

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook the quinoa and brown rice separately according to package instructions.
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chicken breast. Cook until done, then shred or chop.
  3. Mix the chickpeas, broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers in a large bowl.
  4. Combine the cooked quinoa and brown rice with the vegetable and chickpea mixture.
  5. Add the chicken, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss to combine.
  6. Serve topped with sliced avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15g

Notes

This meal prep is ideal for new parents needing quick and healthy meals during the postpartum period.

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