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Quinoa with chicken and haloumi

6
Points®
Total Time
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Moderate
Just because it’s healthy doesn’t mean it can’t be a taste sensation… and this recipe proves it!

Ingredients

Quinoa

1 cup(s), (180g), rinsed, drained

Roasted capsicum, not in oil

65 g

Cherry tomatoes

250 g

Fresh flat-leaf parsley

½ cup(s)

Oil spray

1 x 3 second spray(s)

Skinless chicken breast

400 g, lean tenderloins

Haloumi cheese

100 g, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Place quinoa and 2 cups (500ml) water in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add pepper strips, tomatoes and parsley, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat a chargrill pan or barbecue over high heat. Cook chicken in batches, turning occasionally, for 6–8 minutes or until browned. Lightly spray haloumi with oil and cook for 1–2 minutes each side or until golden. Serve quinoa topped with chicken and haloumi.

Notes

SERVING SUGGESTION: Enjoy with steamed green vegetables, such as broccolini, snow peas or sugar snap peas.