Description
A vibrant Buddha bowl featuring jerk chicken, quinoa, black beans, and fresh vegetables, providing a nutritious and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb jerk chicken (grilled or baked)
- 2 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Lime wedges for serving
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by preparing the jerk chicken according to your favorite recipe or package instructions. Allow it to rest before slicing.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa or brown rice, black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado, mixed greens, corn, and green onions.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste; toss gently to combine.
- Serve the quinoa/bean mixture in bowls, topped with slices of jerk chicken.
- Garnish with lime wedges and enjoy your nutritious Buddha bowl!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Consider serving with a cucumber salad or tzatziki sauce for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg