Lean Chipotle-Lime Lean Beef with Quinoa, Courgette & Sweetcorn
Lean Chipotle-Lime Lean Beef with Quinoa, Courgette & Sweetcorn brings Mexican flavour to a plate that delivers 50g of protein for 501 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 140g Beef Mince
- 120g quinoa
- 80g courgette
- 80g sweetcorn
- 8g sriracha
- 15g lime
- 50g greek yoghurt
- 1 tsp chipotle chilli flakes & cumin
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette 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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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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Rub the protein with chipotle and cumin. Stir the hot sauce and lime into the yoghurt for a smoky crema.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette 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 coriander.
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