Loaded Balsamic-glazed Black Bean with Bulgur Wheat, Cherry Tomatoes & Aubergine
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This Italian plate pairs black bean with bulgur wheat for 40g protein and roughly 842 kcal.
Ingredients
- 270g black beans
- 270g bulgur wheat
- 80g cherry tomatoes
- 80g aubergine
- 15g balsamic vinegar
- 5g honey
- 3g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- 30g goat's cheese
- 15g walnuts
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the cherry tomatoes and aubergine, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the bulgur wheat for 10-12 minutes until tender, then drain well.
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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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Simmer the balsamic vinegar with honey and garlic for 2-3 minutes until syrupy. Drizzle over the protein and veg.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the cherry tomatoes and aubergine for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: bulgur wheat first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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Bulking upgrade: add the goat's cheese, walnuts for extra energy-dense calories.
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