You know those days when you have been out frolicking in the sunshine with your gorgeous toddler and you walk in the door at 5pm and everything goes a bit pear-shaped? Toddler turns hungry/feral, you have nothing prepared, you’re tired, they’re tired, everyone’s tired. Well this is that sort of meal, simple, delicious, nutritious and most importantly > quick.

Nutrition Note:  Quinoa, an ancient grain, is high in carbohydrates, protein, dietary fibre and has a low glycaemic index (GI).

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa grain (or couscous)*
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 brown onion, finely chopped
• 1 rasher bacon, trimmed, finely diced
• 1 chicken breast, finely diced
• 1/4 cup salt reduced vegetable stock
• 1 carrot, finely chopped or grated
• 1/4 cup frozen peas
• Kernels from 1 cob of corn
• 1/4 cup grated cheese
• *Cook the quinoa according to pack instructions. Check packet to ensure quinoa is gluten free if required.

Method

Step 1

Heat the oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for a few minutes. -

Step 2

Add the bacon and chicken, cooked until brown and almost cooked through. -

Step 3

Add the stock, carrot, peas and corn. Simmer for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through. -

Step 4

Add the cooked quinoa and cheese, toss to combine and remove from the heat. -