Chipotle-Lime Green Lentil & Basmati Rice Bowl with Spinach
Chipotle-Lime Green Lentil & Basmati Rice Bowl with Spinach brings Mexican flavour to a plate that delivers 29g of protein for 439 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200g lentils
- 120g basmati rice
- 80g spinach
- 80g cherry tomatoes
- 8g sriracha
- 15g lime
- 50g greek yoghurt
- 1 tsp chipotle chilli flakes & cumin
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the spinach and cherry tomatoes, 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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Simmer the cooked green lentils with a splash of stock for 5 minutes until they absorb the flavours.
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Rub the protein with chipotle and cumin. Stir the hot sauce and lime into the yoghurt for a smoky crema.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the spinach and cherry tomatoes 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 green lentil, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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