A hearty, high-protein Fit Foodie Finds–style lunch bowl: juicy chicken, fluffy quinoa, roasted sweet potato and spinach finished with a bright maple‑mustard drizzle. Clean fuel for busy Autumn days.
Servings: 2 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
Bowl
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
- 1 cup sweet potato, diced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Maple‑Mustard Drizzle
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Roast sweet potato: Toss sweet potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (205°C) for 20 minutes until tender.
- Warm chicken: Use pre‑cooked chicken or warm gently in a skillet for 2 minutes.
- Wilt spinach: Add spinach to a pan with a splash of water. Cook 1 minute until just wilted.
- Make drizzle: Whisk Dijon, maple syrup, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
- Assemble bowls: Add quinoa, chicken, sweet potato, and spinach to bowls. Drizzle generously with maple‑mustard sauce.
- Serve warm for a balanced, energizing lunch.
Storage
Keeps 3 days refrigerated. Store drizzle separately for best texture.
Substitutions
- Chicken → Turkey or tofu
- Sweet potato → Butternut squash
- Quinoa → Brown rice
- Maple syrup → Honey
Beauty Benefits
- Chicken supports collagen with lean protein.
- Sweet potato brightens skin with beta‑carotene.
- Spinach boosts glow with iron and folate.
- Maple syrup offers minerals for balanced skin.
- Lemon enhances clarity and radiance.
Enjoy this fantastic dish!
I’m Stacey Hobbs, thanks for reading Face by Stace! Until next time.
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