Lemon & Herb Black Bean & Quinoa Bowl with Carrot
Lemon & Herb Black Bean & Quinoa Bowl with Carrot brings British flavour to a plate that delivers 24g of protein for 534 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200g black beans
- 150g quinoa
- 80g carrots
- 80g butternut squash
- 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 carrot and butternut squash, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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Warm the black beans in a pan with a splash of water and the seasoning, lightly crushing a few to thicken.
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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 carrot and butternut squash for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: quinoa first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the lemon wedge.
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