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Balanced LunchItalian High ProteinHigh FibreVegetarian

Balsamic-glazed Seitan with Pearl Barley, Kale & Cucumber

Big flavour, sensible numbers. This Italian plate pairs seitan with pearl barley for 83g protein and roughly 651 kcal.

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Ingredients

  • 100g seitan
  • 120g pearl barley
  • 80g kale
  • 80g cucumber
  • 15g balsamic vinegar
  • 5g honey
  • 3g garlic
  • 5g olive oil
  • 20g rocket

Method

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the kale and cucumber, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Simmer the pearl barley for 25-30 minutes until plump and chewy, then drain.

  3. 3

    Slice the seitan thinly and stir-fry over high heat for 4-5 minutes until browned.

  4. 4

    Simmer the balsamic vinegar with honey and garlic for 2-3 minutes until syrupy. Drizzle over the protein and veg.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the kale and cucumber for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    Build the plate: pearl barley first, then the veg and seitan, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.

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