Fajita-spiced Soft-boiled Egg with Brown Rice, Courgette & Peppers
Ready in about 40 minutes, this vibrant soft-boiled egg and brown rice dish is built for maintenance — 451 kcal and 22g protein.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 150g brown rice
- 80g courgette
- 80g red pepper
- 50g salsa
- 50g red onion
- 15g lime
- 2 tsp fajita seasoning
- fresh coriander
Method
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1
Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and peppers, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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2
Simmer the brown rice in plenty of water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
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3
Lower the eggs into boiling water and cook for 6½ minutes, then cool in cold water and peel.
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4
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 courgette and peppers for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: brown rice first, then the veg and soft-boiled egg, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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