Balanced Meal Plate Recipe

Grilled Chicken Breast

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. 2. Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and your choice of herbs. 3. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. 4. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Quinoa Salad

1. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. 2. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add the quinoa. 3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. 4. Fluff with a fork and let it cool. 5. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved), 1/2 cucumber (diced), 1/4 red onion (finely chopped), and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. 6. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss everything together.

Steamed Broccoli

1. Cut a head of broccoli into florets. 2. Steam the broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5-6 minutes or until tender-crisp. 3. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Avocado Slices

1. Slice 1 ripe avocado. 2. Season with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of lemon juice.