Big Sweet Chilli & Lime Tempeh & Basmati Rice Bowl with Peppers
Ready in about 30 minutes, this fresh tempeh and basmati rice dish is built for clean bulking — 1012 kcal and 57g protein.
Ingredients
- 175g tempeh
- 255g basmati rice
- 80g red pepper
- 80g edamame beans
- 25g sweet chilli sauce
- 15g juice of ½ lime
- 5g soy sauce
- 20g cashews
- 5g sesame oil
- 10g spring onions
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the peppers and edamame, 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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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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Combine the sweet chilli sauce, lime and soy, and toss through the protein and veg in the final minute of cooking.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the peppers and edamame for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: basmati rice first, then the veg and tempeh, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the spring onions.
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Bulking upgrade: add the cashews, sesame oil for extra energy-dense calories.
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