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Name: Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Balsamic Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2/3 cup water; 1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 3 teaspoons olive or coconut oil, divided; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon spicy brown mustard; 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced; 6 cherry tomatoes, halved

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Chicken Quinoa Bowls with Balsamic Dressing

I love this recipe because its simplicity allows me to spend time with my family while not sacrificing taste or nutrition. Plus the fresh spring flavors really shine through! —Allyson Meyler, Greensboro, North Carolina