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Balanced Beat Meal

A vibrant and nutritious one-pan meal loaded with grains, vegetables, and protein, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Grains and Base
  • 1 cup favorite grain (quinoa, brown rice)
Vegetables
  • 2 cups mixed veggies (whatever is in season)
Proteins
  • 1 cup protein (chicken, tofu, or chickpeas)
Flavoring
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For cooking
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs for garnish (like basil or cilantro)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the grains according to package instructions.
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic, and your protein of choice. Cook until golden brown.
Cooking
  1. Toss in your mixed veggies and sauté until they are just tender.
  2. Add the cooked grains to the pan, mixing everything together.
  3. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir.
  4. Top with fresh herbs and enjoy!

Notes

Consider meal prepping the grains and protein in advance for super-fast assembly later! For extra crunch, toast some nuts or seeds to sprinkle on top. Feel free to add soy sauce or hot sauce for a kick.