Greek-style Duck Breast & Pearl Barley Bowl with Asparagus
A comforting Greek bowl: duck breast with pearl barley, asparagus and cucumber. Around 544 kcal and 43g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 150g Duck Breast
- 120g pearl barley
- 80g asparagus
- 80g cucumber
- 50g tzatziki
- 10g lemon juice
- 30g red onion
- 1 tsp dried oregano & smoked paprika
- 40g cucumber
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the asparagus and cucumber, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the pearl barley for 25-30 minutes until plump and chewy, then drain.
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Pan-roast the duck breast for 4 minutes per side, then rest for 5 minutes and slice thinly.
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Rub the protein with oregano, paprika and lemon. Spoon over cool tzatziki and scatter with the sliced red onion when serving.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the asparagus and cucumber for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: pearl barley first, then the veg and duck breast, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the cucumber.
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