Loaded Tikka Green Lentil & Wild Rice Bowl with Peas
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This Indian plate pairs green lentil with wild rice for 53g protein and roughly 972 kcal.
Ingredients
- 270g lentils
- 255g wild rice
- 80g peas
- 80g cauliflower
- 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 peas and cauliflower, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Cook the wild rice blend according to the pack, usually 20-25 minutes, then drain.
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Simmer the cooked green lentils with a splash of stock for 5 minutes until they absorb the flavours.
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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 peas and cauliflower for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: wild rice first, then the veg and green lentil, 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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