Mass-Builder Fajita-spiced Chickpea, Brown Rice & Red Cabbage Plate
A vibrant Mexican bowl: chickpea with brown rice, courgette and red cabbage. Around 906 kcal and 36g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 270g chickpeas
- 255g brown rice
- 80g courgette
- 80g red cabbage
- 50g salsa
- 50g red onion
- 15g lime
- 2 tsp fajita seasoning
- 50g guacamole
- 20g cheddar cheese
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and red cabbage, 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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Toss the protein and onion in fajita seasoning and cook over high heat until charred. Finish with lime juice and spoon salsa over the top.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and red cabbage 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.
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Bulking upgrade: add the guacamole, cheddar cheese for extra energy-dense calories.
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