Korean-style Sticky Black Bean with Quinoa, Carrot & Cucumber
Ready in about 30 minutes, this cosy black bean and quinoa dish is built for maintenance — 565 kcal and 26g protein.
Ingredients
- 200g black beans
- 150g quinoa
- 80g carrots
- 80g cucumber
- 10g sriracha
- 15g soy sauce
- 10g honey
- 6g garlic
- 3g sesame oil
- 5g sesame seeds
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the carrot and cucumber, 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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Warm the black beans in a pan with a splash of water and the seasoning, lightly crushing a few to thicken.
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Whisk the hot sauce, soy, honey, garlic and sesame oil. Add to the pan and bubble for 1-2 minutes until thick and glossy.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the carrot and cucumber for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the sesame seeds.
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