Lean Spiced Tomato Masala Chickpea & Brown Rice Bowl with Carrot
Lean Spiced Tomato Masala Chickpea & Brown Rice Bowl with Carrot brings Indian flavour to a plate that delivers 23g of protein for 535 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200g chickpeas
- 120g brown rice
- 80g carrots
- 80g cauliflower
- 80g onion
- 150g chopped tomatoes
- 6g garlic
- 5g ginger
- 1 tsp each cumin, turmeric & garam masala
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the carrot and cauliflower, 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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Soften the onion for 5 minutes, add garlic, ginger and spices for 1 minute, then pour in the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes into a thick masala.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the carrot and cauliflower for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: brown rice first, then the veg and chickpea, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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