Big Chipotle-Lime Black Bean with Brown Rice, Sweetcorn & Spinach
Big Chipotle-Lime Black Bean with Brown Rice, Sweetcorn & Spinach brings Mexican flavour to a plate that delivers 40g of protein for 971 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 270g black beans
- 255g brown rice
- 80g sweetcorn
- 80g spinach
- 8g sriracha
- 15g lime
- 50g greek yoghurt
- 1 tsp chipotle chilli flakes & cumin
- 80g avocado
- 20g tortilla chips
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the sweetcorn and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the brown rice in plenty of water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
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Warm the black beans in a pan with a splash of water and the seasoning, lightly crushing a few to thicken.
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Rub the protein with chipotle and cumin. Stir the hot sauce and lime into the yoghurt for a smoky crema.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the sweetcorn and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: brown rice first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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Bulking upgrade: add the avocado, tortilla chips for extra energy-dense calories.
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