These grilled veggies >>>
Not only is this bowl colorful + full of nutrients, but it is also delicious and so easy to make. Grilled veggies are one of my favorite meal additions, and these are no exception. This bowl is bursting with flavors and vitamins!! Read below for the recipe and nutrition information!
Recipe Information:
Makes 1 serving
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts
Favorite seasonings! I use salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 cup Trader Joe's Carolina Gold Barbecue Sauce (or your other favorite bbq sauce!)
1/2 zucchini, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup sweet potatoes, sliced into coins
1/2 avocado
1 cup cooked brown rice
Sprinkle of paprika
Recipe:
For the chicken:
Season and prepare chicken breasts. Over medium heat, drizzle 1 Tbsp olive oil in pan. Once hot, place seasoned chicken into pan and leave for 5 minutes without touching. Flip and continue cooking for 3 minutes or until cooked through, basting with melted butter during this time. Remove chicken from pan and slice into bite size pieces. Return chicken pieces to pan and turn heat to low. Coat in barbecue sauce and continue cooking until warmed through. Remove from heat.
For the zucchini, bell pepper, sweet potato, and avocado:
Chop and season all vegetables. Over medium heat, drizzle 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pan. Once hot, place seasoned bell peppers and zucchini into pan. Cook and flip for about 6-8 minutes total, or until vegetables are softened and slightly browned.
Repeat this process for sweet potatoes, re-oiling the pan in between!
Cut avocado in half, remove the pit, and score the flesh. Place into a hot pan on high heat and sear for about 2 minutes, or until adequately grilled. (no need to oil the pan for avocado due to its natural oils!)
For the bowl:
Place brown rice into a medium bowl as the base. On top, layer sweet potatoes, zucchini, and red bell pepper. Top with bbq chicken (extra saucyyy) and avocado. Sprinkle paprika on top to finish. Enjoy!
Nutrition:
This bowl is PACKED with nutrients!!
Brown rice: WHOLE GRAINSSS!! Eating at least 3 servings of whole grains per day has SO many health benefits, including lowering your risk for Type 2 Diabetes, lowering cholesterol, and lowering triglycerides. Whole grains also give your body energy and help with blood glucose control. They're overall essential for a healthy diet!
Red bell pepper: bell peppers are one of the highest foods in vitamin C! They also have heart-healthy antioxidants, lots of vitamin A, and fiber.
Zucchini: zucchini is rich in many nutrients and plant compounds! It's high in vitamin A, vitamin C, lutein, manganese, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene, which support eye health and vision! They're also great for the immune system. Zucchini is high in heart healthy carotenoids, antioxidants, fiber, and potassium, as well. **Fun fact: zucchini is botanically classified as a fruit!
Sweet potato: sweet potatoes are great for the immune system! They're packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, and fiber. They also have anticancer properties and are rich in antioxidants!
Avocado: HEART HEALTHY FATS!! Avocado contains lots of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats (MUFAs and PUFAs), which reduce cholesterol and triglycerides.
Paprika: paprika contains capsaicin, a compound that is high in anti-oxidative properties, can reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease, can increase immunity, and can alleviate gas.
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