Loaded Harissa Black Bean & Brown Rice Bowl with Cherry Tomatoes
A zingy North African bowl: black bean with brown rice, cherry tomatoes and cauliflower. Around 832 kcal and 36g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 270g black beans
- 255g brown rice
- 80g cherry tomatoes
- 80g cauliflower
- 20g harissa paste
- 10g lemon juice
- 50g greek yoghurt
- 10g olive oil
- 30g pomegranate seeds
- fresh mint
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the cherry tomatoes and cauliflower, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the brown rice in plenty of water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
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Warm the black beans in a pan with a splash of water and the seasoning, lightly crushing a few to thicken.
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Loosen the harissa with lemon juice and brush it over the protein before cooking. Swirl a little extra harissa through the yoghurt to serve.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the cherry tomatoes and cauliflower for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: brown rice first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh mint.
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Bulking upgrade: add the olive oil, pomegranate seeds for extra energy-dense calories.
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