Lemon & Herb Lean Beef & Wholewheat Pasta Bowl with Butternut Squash
Ready in about 27 minutes, this hearty lean beef and wholewheat pasta dish is built for fat-loss phases — 553 kcal and 48g protein.
Ingredients
- 140g Beef Mince
- 130g pasta
- 80g butternut squash
- 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 butternut squash and tenderstem, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Cook the wholewheat pasta in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente; save a splash of pasta water.
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Brown the lean beef mince in a hot pan for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up, then drain any excess fat.
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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 butternut squash and tenderstem for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: wholewheat pasta first, then the veg and lean beef, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the lemon wedge.
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