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Bulking DinnerItalian High ProteinHigh FibreGluten Free

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.

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Ingredients

  • 245g King Prawns
  • 255g quinoa
  • 80g peas
  • 80g courgette
  • 25g pesto
  • 10g parmesan
  • 3g garlic
  • 15g pesto
  • 15g almonds
  • 20g rocket

Method

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.

  3. 3

    Stir-fry the king prawns over high heat for 2-3 minutes until pink and curled.

  4. 4

    Stir the pesto through the hot carbs with a splash of cooking water so it turns glossy, then top with grated parmesan.

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

    Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and king prawns, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the rocket.

  7. 7

    Bulking upgrade: add the pesto, almonds for extra energy-dense calories.

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