Loaded Chipotle-Lime Chickpea, Basmati Rice & Red Cabbage Plate
Loaded Chipotle-Lime Chickpea, Basmati Rice & Red Cabbage Plate brings Mexican flavour to a plate that delivers 37g of protein for 988 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 270g chickpeas
- 255g basmati rice
- 80g cherry tomatoes
- 80g red cabbage
- 8g sriracha
- 15g lime
- 50g greek yoghurt
- 1 tsp chipotle chilli flakes & cumin
- 80g avocado
- 20g tortilla chips
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the cherry tomatoes and red cabbage, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the basmati rice, then simmer in 2 parts water for 10-12 minutes, cover and steam off the heat for 5 minutes.
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Pat the chickpeas dry and roast at 200°C for 20 minutes until crisp, tossing halfway.
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Rub the protein with chipotle and cumin. Stir the hot sauce and lime into the yoghurt for a smoky crema.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the cherry tomatoes and red cabbage for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: basmati rice first, then the veg and chickpea, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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Bulking upgrade: add the avocado, tortilla chips for extra energy-dense calories.
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