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Healthy Protein-Rich Snack Recipe

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Cristina S. Dec. 22, 2024

Chicken sausage and quinoa salad

Prep 10 minutesCook 15 minutesEasyServes 4
CS

Coach Sebastian

Right on Cristina! Youre on track with your protein-rich snack routine. The chicken sausage and quinoa salad is a fantastic choice providing you with a good source of lean protein and fiber. This combination will not only satisfy your hunger but also support your weight loss journey. As you continue remember to maintain this balance in your snacks. Looking forward to hearing about your next protein-rich snack!

Instructions

  • 1.

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat (about 2 minutes).

  • 2.

    Add sliced chicken sausages and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).

  • 3.

    Stir in diced bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes; sauté for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.

  • 4.

    Add cooked quinoa and spinach, mixing well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.

  • 5.

    Season with garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    2 cups cooked quinoa

  • 2.

    4 chicken sausages, sliced

  • 3.

    1 cup bell peppers, diced

  • 4.

    1 cup spinach, chopped

  • 5.

    1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 6.

    1/4 cup red onion, diced

  • 7.

    1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 8.

    Salt and pepper to taste

  • 9.

    1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 10.

    1 teaspoon lemon juice

Nutrition

  • calories

    250

  • fat

    9

  • saturates

    2

  • carbohydrates

    30

  • fibres

    5

  • sugar

    3

  • addedSugar

    0

  • protein

    18

Healthy Protein-Rich Snack Recipe

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2 comments
  • CS

    Cristina S.Author

    "Chicken sausage and quinoa salad"

  • CS

    Coach Sebastian

    "Right on Cristina! Youre on track with your protein-rich snack routine. The chicken sausage and quinoa salad is a fantastic choice providing you with a good source of lean protein and fiber. This combination will not only satisfy your hunger but also support your weight loss journey. As you continue remember to maintain this balance in your snacks. Looking forward to hearing about your next protein-rich snack!"