Big Harissa Green Lentil, Quinoa & Courgette Plate
Big Harissa Green Lentil, Quinoa & Courgette Plate brings North African flavour to a plate that delivers 45g of protein for 800 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 270g lentils
- 255g quinoa
- 80g spinach
- 80g courgette
- 20g harissa paste
- 10g lemon juice
- 50g greek yoghurt
- 10g olive oil
- 30g pomegranate seeds
- fresh mint
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the spinach and courgette, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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Simmer the cooked green lentils with a splash of stock for 5 minutes until they absorb the flavours.
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Loosen the harissa with lemon juice and brush it over the protein before cooking. Swirl a little extra harissa through the yoghurt to serve.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the spinach and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and green lentil, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh mint.
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Bulking upgrade: add the olive oil, pomegranate seeds for extra energy-dense calories.
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