Basil Pesto Duck Breast & Wholewheat Pasta Bowl with Green Beans
Basil Pesto Duck Breast & Wholewheat Pasta Bowl with Green Beans brings Italian flavour to a plate that delivers 53g of protein for 696 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 150g Duck Breast
- 130g pasta
- 80g green beans
- 80g mushrooms
- 25g pesto
- 10g parmesan
- 3g garlic
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the green beans and mushrooms, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Cook the wholewheat pasta in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente; save a splash of pasta water.
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Pan-roast the duck breast for 4 minutes per side, then rest for 5 minutes and slice thinly.
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Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the green beans and mushrooms for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: wholewheat pasta first, then the veg and duck breast, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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