Big Spiced Tomato Masala Black Bean with Basmati Rice, Peppers & Peas
A cosy Indian bowl: black bean with basmati rice, peppers and peas. Around 971 kcal and 40g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 270g black beans
- 255g basmati rice
- 80g red pepper
- 80g peas
- 80g onion
- 150g chopped tomatoes
- 6g garlic
- 5g ginger
- 1 tsp each cumin, turmeric & garam masala
- 30g single cream
- 20g cashews
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the peppers and peas, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the basmati rice, then simmer in 2 parts water for 10-12 minutes, cover and steam off the heat for 5 minutes.
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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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Soften the onion for 5 minutes, add garlic, ginger and spices for 1 minute, then pour in the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes into a thick masala.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the peppers and peas for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: basmati 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 single cream, cashews for extra energy-dense calories.
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