Jerk-spiced Chickpea with Basmati Rice, Red Cabbage & Sweetcorn
Jerk-spiced Chickpea with Basmati Rice, Red Cabbage & Sweetcorn brings Caribbean flavour to a plate that delivers 23g of protein for 594 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200g chickpeas
- 150g basmati rice
- 80g red cabbage
- 80g sweetcorn
- 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 red cabbage and sweetcorn, 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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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 red cabbage and sweetcorn 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 chickpea, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh thyme.
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