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Balanced DinnerBritish High ProteinHigh Fibre

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.

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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

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the butternut squash and tenderstem, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Cook the wholewheat pasta in salted boiling water for 10-12 minutes until al dente; save a splash of pasta water.

  3. 3

    Brown the lean beef mince in a hot pan for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up, then drain any excess fat.

  4. 4

    Toss the protein in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs before cooking, and squeeze over more lemon to finish.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the butternut squash and tenderstem for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    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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