Chimichurri Black Bean with Sweet Potato, Courgette & Asparagus
Ready in about 40 minutes, this vibrant black bean and sweet potato dish is built for maintenance — 543 kcal and 22g protein.
Ingredients
- 200g black beans
- 200g sweet potato
- 80g courgette
- 80g asparagus
- 10g olive oil
- 6g garlic
- 10g lemon juice
- large handful of parsley & oregano, chilli flakes
- 15g red onion
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and asparagus, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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2
Cube the sweet potato and roast at 200°C for 25 minutes until soft and caramelised.
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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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Finely chop the herbs and mix with the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and chilli flakes. Spoon the chimichurri over the sliced protein.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and asparagus for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: sweet potato first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the red onion.
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