Big Chipotle-Lime Tempeh with Wild Rice, Peppers & Courgette
Big Chipotle-Lime Tempeh with Wild Rice, Peppers & Courgette brings Mexican flavour to a plate that delivers 56g of protein for 898 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 175g tempeh
- 255g wild rice
- 80g red pepper
- 80g courgette
- 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 peppers and courgette, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Cook the wild rice blend according to the pack, usually 20-25 minutes, then drain.
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Slice the tempeh and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, then glaze with some of the sauce.
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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 peppers and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: wild rice first, then the veg and tempeh, 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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