Lean Lemon & Herb Chickpea & Pearl Barley Bowl with Green Beans
A fresh British bowl: chickpea with pearl barley, green beans and asparagus. Around 509 kcal and 21g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 200g chickpeas
- 120g pearl barley
- 80g green beans
- 80g asparagus
- 20g lemon juice
- 5g olive oil
- 6g garlic
- fresh parsley, thyme & black pepper
- lemon wedge
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the green beans and asparagus, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the pearl barley for 25-30 minutes until plump and chewy, 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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Toss the protein in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs before cooking, and squeeze over more lemon to finish.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the green beans and asparagus for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: pearl barley first, then the veg and chickpea, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the lemon wedge.
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