Harissa Green Lentil with Brown Rice, Courgette & Aubergine
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This North African plate pairs green lentil with brown rice for 29g protein and roughly 493 kcal.
Ingredients
- 200g lentils
- 150g brown rice
- 80g courgette
- 80g aubergine
- 20g harissa paste
- 10g lemon juice
- 50g greek yoghurt
- fresh mint
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and aubergine, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the brown rice in plenty of water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
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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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Loosen the harissa with lemon juice and brush it over the protein before cooking. Swirl a little extra harissa through the yoghurt to serve.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and aubergine 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 green lentil, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh mint.
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