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Delicious Protein Rich Family Dinners for Every Night of the Week

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These nourishing, protein-rich family dinners are packed with hearty ingredients like chicken, tofu, and legumes perfect for fueling your body and delighting your taste buds.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (optional)
  • 14 ounces firm tofu, cubed
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 15 ounces black beans, canned or cooked
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice the red bell pepper, mince the garlic, and cube the tofu.
  2. If using chicken, cut it into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
  3. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
  4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if needed.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  6. Sauté garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Add red bell pepper and tofu (or black beans), cook for 5 minutes until pepper softens.
  8. Stir in quinoa and spices. Add 2 cups water or broth, bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes until quinoa is cooked.
  9. Once quinoa is fluffy, add spinach and cooked chicken. Stir until spinach wilts.
  10. Finish with lemon juice and garnish with avocado and cilantro, if desired.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan for proper browning. Let the dish rest a few minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

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Keywords: protein, family dinners, healthy, chicken, tofu, quinoa

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