Jerk-spiced Chickpea with Quinoa, Sweetcorn & Peppers
Ready in about 35 minutes, this vibrant chickpea and quinoa dish is built for fat-loss phases — 543 kcal and 24g protein.
Ingredients
- 200g chickpeas
- 120g quinoa
- 80g sweetcorn
- 80g red pepper
- 2 tsp jerk seasoning
- 80g pineapple
- 15g lime
- 15g spring onions
- fresh thyme
Method
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1
Prep everything first: wash and trim the sweetcorn and peppers, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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2
Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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3
Pat the chickpeas dry and roast at 200°C for 20 minutes until crisp, tossing halfway.
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4
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 sweetcorn and peppers for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and chickpea, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh thyme.
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