Light Spiced Tomato Masala Black Bean & Basmati Rice Bowl with Butternut Squash
Light Spiced Tomato Masala Black Bean & Basmati Rice Bowl with Butternut Squash brings Indian flavour to a plate that delivers 23g of protein for 529 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200g black beans
- 120g basmati rice
- 80g butternut squash
- 80g carrots
- 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 butternut squash and carrot, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the basmati rice, then simmer in 2 parts water for 10-12 minutes, cover and steam off the heat for 5 minutes.
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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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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 butternut squash and carrot for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: basmati rice first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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