Big Tikka Green Lentil, Quinoa & Butternut Squash Plate
Big Tikka Green Lentil, Quinoa & Butternut Squash Plate brings Indian flavour to a plate that delivers 51g of protein for 994 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 270g lentils
- 255g quinoa
- 80g cauliflower
- 80g butternut squash
- 25g curry paste
- 60g greek yoghurt
- 10g lemon juice
- 65g ½ naan
- 5g ghee
- fresh coriander & a pinch of garam masala
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the cauliflower and butternut squash, 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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Combine the tikka paste, yoghurt and lemon juice. Coat the protein and leave for at least 10 minutes (or overnight) before cooking.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the cauliflower and butternut squash 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 coriander & a pinch of garam masala.
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Bulking upgrade: add the ½ naan, ghee for extra energy-dense calories.
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