This dish is packed with flavor without the guilt. It’s simple enough for a weeknight meal but will be sure to impress the weekend guests too. The fresh orange adds the perfect touch to the kick of chili. Enjoy!
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Chili Prawn Quinoa Salad with Avocado and Orange
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 1x
Description
Another favorite from The 321 Method meal plans I couldn’t resist sharing this one! Creamy avocado, tangy orange and a hint of spice on the prawns make the perfect combo!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup quinoa, dry
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 red pepper, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 tsp + 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil canola oil
- 300 g large shrimp, shelled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large orange, cut into bite sizes pieces
- 1 avocado, cut into small pieces
Dressing
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic
- Juice of half lime (1 tbsp)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Replace water for chicken stock and cook quinoa according to package directions. Set aside when done.
- Meanwhile mix together ingredients for dressing and set aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat 1 tsp. oil and heat until hot, approx 2 minutes. Add pepper and saute 3-4 minutes. Don’t stir too frequently to allow the pepper to brown and blister a bit. Remove peppers from the pan.
- Add remaining Tbsp oil and garlic. Saute until garlic becomes fragrant, approx 2 minutes. Add shrimp, chili powder, salt and pepper and sautee until shrimp is opaque, 3-4 minutes. Add the peppers back in, along with the quinoa and balsamic dressing and stir to combine.
- Dish up and top with orange and avocado pieces.
Notes
If you are saving any for leftovers, add only the avocado and orange you will be using for this meal, add the rest when leftovers are eaten.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: weeknight meals, vitamin C, balanced meal, family meal planning
Enjoy!
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