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Bulking LunchItalian High ProteinHigh FibreVegetarian

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.

Prep 10m Cook 25m 1 serving 0 views
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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

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Pan-fry the gnocchi in a non-stick pan for 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp.

  3. 3

    Pat the chickpeas dry and roast at 200°C for 20 minutes until crisp, tossing halfway.

  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 aubergine and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    Build the plate: gnocchi first, then the veg and chickpea, 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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