Loaded Basil Pesto King Prawns with Quinoa, Peas & Courgette
Ready in about 30 minutes, this vibrant king prawns and quinoa dish is built for clean bulking — 862 kcal and 66g protein.
Ingredients
- 245g King Prawns
- 255g quinoa
- 80g peas
- 80g courgette
- 25g pesto
- 10g parmesan
- 3g garlic
- 15g pesto
- 15g almonds
- 20g rocket
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the peas and courgette, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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Stir-fry the king prawns over high heat for 2-3 minutes until pink and curled.
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Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the peas and courgette for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and king prawns, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.
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Bulking upgrade: add the pesto, almonds for extra energy-dense calories.
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