Mass-Builder Chimichurri Black Bean, Wild Rice & Asparagus Plate
Mass-Builder Chimichurri Black Bean, Wild Rice & Asparagus Plate brings Argentinian flavour to a plate that delivers 36g of protein for 890 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 270g black beans
- 255g wild rice
- 80g spinach
- 80g asparagus
- 10g olive oil
- 6g garlic
- 10g lemon juice
- large handful of parsley & oregano, chilli flakes
- 10g olive oil
- 60g avocado
- 15g red onion
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the spinach and asparagus, 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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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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Finely chop the herbs and mix with the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and chilli flakes. Spoon the chimichurri over the sliced protein.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the spinach and asparagus for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: wild rice first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the red onion.
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Bulking upgrade: add the olive oil, avocado for extra energy-dense calories.
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