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Bulking DinnerItalian High ProteinHigh FibreVegetarian

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.

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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

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the cherry tomatoes and aubergine, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Simmer the bulgur wheat for 10-12 minutes until tender, then drain well.

  3. 3

    Warm the black beans in a pan with a splash of water and the seasoning, lightly crushing a few to thicken.

  4. 4

    Simmer the balsamic vinegar with honey and garlic for 2-3 minutes until syrupy. Drizzle over the protein and veg.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the cherry tomatoes and aubergine for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    Build the plate: bulgur wheat first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.

  7. 7

    Bulking upgrade: add the goat's cheese, walnuts for extra energy-dense calories.

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