Time: 10 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 1

If you have some leftover cooked chicken, some cooked quinoa, and a can of beans in the fridge, you can whip up a delicious and healthy bowl for a satisfying dinner in just 10 minutes. Combine the ingredients, add a few spices to infuse the dish with Tex-Mex flavors, and microwave. Serve with any taco toppings.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. salsa
• 0.5 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 0.5 cups boiled chicken meat, coarsely chopped
• 0.5 cups boiled quinoa
• 1/4 cup canned black beans or red
• For serving: diced avocado, grated cheese, chopped fresh cilantro, freshly squeezed lime juice

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• In a large mug or small bowl, combine the oil and red onion. Microwave until softened, 1-2 minutes.
Step 2
• Add chicken pieces, quinoa, beans to the mug, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to taste, then stir and microwave for another 1-2 minutes. Serve the bowl with avocado, cilantro, and cheese, drizzled with lime juice.

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