Fajita-spiced Green Lentil, Basmati Rice & Cherry Tomatoes Plate
Ready in about 30 minutes, this bright green lentil and basmati rice dish is built for fat-loss phases — 448 kcal and 24g protein.
Ingredients
- 200g lentils
- 120g basmati rice
- 80g red pepper
- 80g cherry tomatoes
- 50g salsa
- 50g red onion
- 15g lime
- 2 tsp fajita seasoning
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the peppers 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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Toss the protein and onion in fajita seasoning and cook over high heat until charred. Finish with lime juice and spoon salsa over the top.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the peppers and cherry tomatoes 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 green lentil, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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