Postpartum meals that nourish and energize new moms.
Postpartum meals that nourish and energize new moms, providing essential nutrients for recovery and breastfeeding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- Quinoa – 1 cup
- Spinach – 2 cups
- Chicken breast – 1 lb
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Garlic – 2 cloves
- Avocado – 1
- Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup
- Feta cheese – 1/2 cup
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken breast to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine cooked quinoa, chicken, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Slice avocado and add on top before serving.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Meal can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg