Here's a simple, wholesome and delicious meal that is ready in 30 minutes – perfect for busy weekday dinners. There’s no reason to hit the take-out restaurant when you have this quick, nutritious and tasty recipe on hand. Eating simple, wholesome meals like this and exercising regularly will get you to your goal weight. Servings: 2 

Here’s what you need…

1 cup (200g) cooked quinoa

1 tsp olive oil

1/2 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped

1 ear of corn, kernels cut from cob

Handful of asparagus stalks, cut into 1 inch pieces

500g baked chicken breast, cut into small cubes

1 can of organic black beans, drained and rinsed

splash of lemon juice

splash of lime juice

dash of salt and pepper

splash of soy sauce

1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

1.Cook the quinoa and set aside. Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil, onion and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes. Add the bell peppers, corn and asparagus, cook until the vegetables are tender. Add the chicken and beans, cook for another 10 minutes, adding the rest of the ingredients.

2.Place a serving of quinoa on each plate and top it with the vegetable mix.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 293 calories, 5g fat, 32g carbohydrate, 4.6g fiber, and 29.4g protein.