Mass-Builder Fajita-spiced Lamb, Basmati Rice & Red Cabbage Plate
A cosy Mexican bowl: lamb with basmati rice, courgette and red cabbage. Around 993 kcal and 67g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 175g Lamb Leg
- 255g basmati 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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Rinse the basmati rice, then simmer in 2 parts water for 10-12 minutes, cover and steam off the heat for 5 minutes.
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Cut the lamb into strips, season well and stir-fry or griddle over high heat for 4-5 minutes until browned but still juicy.
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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: basmati rice first, then the veg and lamb, 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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