Lean Lemon & Herb Tempeh & Pearl Barley Bowl with Sprouts
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This British plate pairs tempeh with pearl barley for 34g protein and roughly 512 kcal.
Ingredients
- 130g tempeh
- 120g pearl barley
- 80g brussels sprouts
- 80g tenderstem broccoli
- 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 sprouts and tenderstem, 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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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 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 sprouts and tenderstem 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 tempeh, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the lemon wedge.
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