# What You'll Need:
→ Grains & Base
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Protein
04 - 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Vegetables
09 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
11 - 1 large carrot, julienned
12 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
13 - 1 cup baby spinach
14 - 1/2 cup edamame, shelled and cooked
15 - 1 small cucumber, sliced
→ Dressing
16 - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
17 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
18 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
19 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
20 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
21 - 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
22 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium saucepan, add quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
02 - Rub chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
03 - While grains and chicken cook, chop cherry tomatoes, shred cabbage, julienne carrot, slice bell pepper and cucumber, and prepare spinach and edamame.
04 - Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until fully blended.
05 - Evenly divide quinoa among four meal-prep containers. Arrange sliced chicken and vegetables in layers for visual appeal.
06 - Drizzle each bowl with the prepared dressing or pack dressing separately. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds and fresh parsley.
07 - Seal containers and refrigerate for up to four days.
