Jerk-spiced Lean Beef with Quinoa, Peppers & Sweetcorn
Jerk-spiced Lean Beef with Quinoa, Peppers & Sweetcorn brings Caribbean flavour to a plate that delivers 47g of protein for 557 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 140g Beef Mince
- 150g quinoa
- 80g red pepper
- 80g sweetcorn
- 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 peppers and sweetcorn, 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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3
Brown the lean beef mince in a hot pan for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up, then drain any excess fat.
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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 peppers and sweetcorn for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and lean beef, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh thyme.
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