High-Protein Vietnamese Protein Bowl – Energize Your Day!

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Ingredients

• 8 oz cooked chicken breast or tofu (for vegetarian) 1 cup cooked quinoa 2 cups mixed leafy greens (spinach, kale, or Swiss chard) 1 cucumber, sliced 1 carrot, grated 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls.
2. Top each bowl with the leafy greens.
3. Add sliced cucumber, grated carrot, and thinly sliced red bell pepper on top of the greens.
4. Place the chicken breast or tofu on top of the vegetables.
5. Sprinkle chopped green onions and fresh cilantro leaves over the bowls.
6. Serve each bowl with a wedge of lime for added zest.

Chef’s Insight

This dish is perfect for meal prepping, as it holds up well over multiple days.

Notes

For added protein, consider incorporating edamame or a hard-boiled egg.