Lean Harissa Chickpea with Brown Rice, Courgette & Cherry Tomatoes
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This North African plate pairs chickpea with brown rice for 25g protein and roughly 500 kcal.
Ingredients
- 200g chickpeas
- 120g brown rice
- 80g courgette
- 80g cherry tomatoes
- 20g harissa paste
- 10g lemon juice
- 50g greek yoghurt
- fresh mint
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and cherry tomatoes, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the brown rice in plenty of water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
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Pat the chickpeas dry and roast at 200°C for 20 minutes until crisp, tossing halfway.
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Loosen the harissa with lemon juice and brush it over the protein before cooking. Swirl a little extra harissa through the yoghurt to serve.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and cherry tomatoes for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: brown rice first, then the veg and chickpea, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh mint.
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