Jerk-spiced Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Green Beans
Jerk-spiced Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Green Beans brings Caribbean flavour to a plate that delivers 23g of protein for 506 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200g chickpeas
- 120g quinoa
- 80g green beans
- 80g red pepper
- 2 tsp jerk seasoning
- 80g pineapple
- 15g lime
- 15g spring onions
- fresh thyme
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the green beans and peppers, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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Pat the chickpeas dry and roast at 200°C for 20 minutes until crisp, tossing halfway.
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Rub the protein in jerk seasoning and lime juice. Griddle the pineapple slices for 2 minutes each side until charred, then dice into a quick salsa with spring onion.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the green beans and peppers for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: quinoa first, then the veg and chickpea, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh thyme.
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