Loaded Tikka Chickpea, Brown Rice & Butternut Squash Plate
Loaded Tikka Chickpea, Brown Rice & Butternut Squash Plate brings Indian flavour to a plate that delivers 42g of protein for 1070 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 270g chickpeas
- 255g brown rice
- 80g cauliflower
- 80g butternut squash
- 25g curry paste
- 60g greek yoghurt
- 10g lemon juice
- 65g ½ naan
- 5g ghee
- fresh coriander & a pinch of garam masala
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the cauliflower and butternut squash, 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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Pat the chickpeas dry and roast at 200°C for 20 minutes until crisp, tossing halfway.
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Combine the tikka paste, yoghurt and lemon juice. Coat the protein and leave for at least 10 minutes (or overnight) before cooking.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the cauliflower and butternut squash for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: brown rice first, then the veg and chickpea, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander & a pinch of garam masala.
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Bulking upgrade: add the ½ naan, ghee for extra energy-dense calories.
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