Quinoa, Pumpkin, and Grilled Chicken Buddha Bowl
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Quinoa, Pumpkin, and Grilled Chicken Buddha Bowl

A balanced and delicious bowl combining quinoa, pumpkin purée, and grilled chicken breast, topped with fresh arugula, mango, cucumber, and finished with a creamy avocado dressing.

Prep⏱️ 15 min
Cook🔥 25 min
Servings👥 1 servings
Difficulty📊 Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

1 servings

1
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée (kabocha or butternut squash)
  • 1 chicken breast
  • Fresh lemon
  • Turmeric
  • Salt
  • Garlic
  • Arugula (or watercress)
  • 5 to 6 mango cubes
  • 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp grated carrot
  • 1 tbsp sunflower or chia seeds
  • 1/4 avocado
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Pepper
  • Honey
  • Nutmeg

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Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the quinoa in salted water just like rice.

  2. 2

    Grill the chicken in a skillet with turmeric, garlic, lemon, and salt until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Steam the pumpkin, then mash it with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of nutmeg.

  4. 4

    Arrange the quinoa, pumpkin purée, chicken, and mixed salad (arugula, mango, cucumber, carrot) on a plate.

  5. 5

    Blend the avocado with the juice of half a lemon, olive oil, salt, pepper, and honey, then drizzle over the top.

  6. 6

    Finish by sprinkling with sunflower or chia seeds.

💡 Chef's Tip

You can prepare the pumpkin purée in advance and store it in the refrigerator. For more flavor, use a high-quality pumpkin like butternut squash. The avocado sauce should be prepared at the last minute to prevent oxidation.