Loaded Balsamic-glazed Chickpea, Gnocchi & Courgette Plate
A colourful Italian bowl: chickpea with gnocchi, aubergine and courgette. Around 1020 kcal and 40g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 270g chickpeas
- 270g gnocchi
- 80g aubergine
- 80g courgette
- 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 aubergine and courgette, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Pan-fry the gnocchi in a non-stick pan for 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp.
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Pat the chickpeas dry and roast at 200°C for 20 minutes until crisp, tossing halfway.
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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 aubergine and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: gnocchi first, then the veg and chickpea, 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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