Mediterranean Chicken Avocado Quinoa Bowl
Tender pre-cooked chicken and creamy avocado served over fluffy quinoa with crisp cucumbers and bright lemon. A fast, nourishing lunch loaded with protein and healthy fats.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
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Total
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In a medium serving bowl, place 0.5 cup (92g) of cooked quinoa as the warm base.
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Dice 1.25 pcs (175g) of cooked chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and arrange over the quinoa.
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Slice 0.5 pcs (75g) of fresh avocado and 0.5 pcs (60g) of cucumber, placing them alongside the chicken.
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Drizzle 1 tbsp (15ml) of extra virgin…
Drizzle 1 tbsp (15ml) of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp (15ml) of fresh lemon juice over the top.
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Sprinkle with 1 tbsp (4g) of chopped…
Sprinkle with 1 tbsp (4g) of chopped fresh parsley and season with a small pinch of salt and black pepper.
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Toss gently or enjoy layered as a…
Toss gently or enjoy layered as a power bowl.
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