Lean Fajita-spiced Tempeh & Basmati Rice Bowl with Sweetcorn
Lean Fajita-spiced Tempeh & Basmati Rice Bowl with Sweetcorn brings Mexican flavour to a plate that delivers 34g of protein for 526 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 130g tempeh
- 120g basmati rice
- 80g sweetcorn
- 80g courgette
- 50g salsa
- 50g red onion
- 15g lime
- 2 tsp fajita seasoning
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the sweetcorn and courgette, 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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Slice the tempeh and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, then glaze with some of the sauce.
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Toss the protein and onion in fajita seasoning and cook over high heat until charred. Finish with lime juice and spoon salsa over the top.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the sweetcorn and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: basmati rice first, then the veg and tempeh, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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