Spiralized Crispy Beets with Chicken & Salad

What a fresh meal for the summer and oh so healthy too! You could replace the chicken or leave it out depending on your desired way of eating.

Serves three

1 lb. chicken breasts

Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

¼ cup avocado oil, divided

3 lb. of beets, spiralized or peeled into thin strips with a vegetable peeler

3 cups baby spinach

1 cup of blueberries

2 tbsp lemon juice

Optional: Sprinkle some fresh pumpkin seeds over salad

Instructions

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp of avocado oil in a pan over medium high heat and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until no pink remains. Once complete, transfer to a plate, and set aside.

2. Add 2 tbsp of the avocado oil to the pan and add the spiralized beets. Cook until crispy and sprinkle with salt

3. Meanwhile, combine the spinach and blueberries in a bowl and toss together. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil and 2 tbsp of lemon juice.

Serve with the chicken and beets

Beet Salad