Mass-Builder Cajun-spiced Green Lentil & Sweet Potato Bowl with Tenderstem
Mass-Builder Cajun-spiced Green Lentil & Sweet Potato Bowl with Tenderstem brings Cajun flavour to a plate that delivers 41g of protein for 845 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 270g lentils
- 340g sweet potato
- 80g tenderstem broccoli
- 80g red pepper
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 10g lemon juice
- 50g greek yoghurt
- 80g avocado
- 5g olive oil
- chopped parsley
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the tenderstem and peppers, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Cube the sweet potato and roast at 200°C for 25 minutes until soft and caramelised.
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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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Coat the protein generously in Cajun seasoning. Mix the yoghurt with lemon juice and a pinch of the spice to make a cooling dip.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the tenderstem and peppers for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: sweet potato first, then the veg and green lentil, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the chopped parsley.
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Bulking upgrade: add the avocado, olive oil for extra energy-dense calories.
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