Description
This Brazilian Mounjaro recipe is a fresh and vibrant dish that combines cooked farofa, black beans, grilled chicken, tropical salsa, and fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for a healthy and energizing meal.
Ingredients
Cooked Farofa:
1 cup
Cooked Black Beans:
1/2 cup
Grilled Chicken Breast, sliced thin:
1/2 cup
Diced Mango:
1/4 cup
Chopped Fresh Pineapple:
1/4 cup
Red Onion, finely chopped:
2 tablespoons
Avocado, diced:
1/4 cup
Lime Juice:
1 tablespoon
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Chili Flakes (optional):
1/2 teaspoon
Salt and Pepper to taste
Fresh Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Tropical Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine mango, pineapple, red onion, avocado, lime juice, olive oil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to create a bright tropical salsa.
- Warm Black Beans: Warm the cooked black beans in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Assemble Dish: Layer farofa on each plate or bowl. Top with warm black beans, grilled chicken, and spoonfuls of tropical salsa. Garnish with fresh cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime.
Notes
- This dish provides a balance of complex carbs, lean protein, and tropical fruit.
- For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for grilled tofu or sautéed mushrooms. Add sautéed kale or spinach for extra greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
