Mass-Builder Fajita-spiced Tempeh, Quinoa & Sweetcorn Plate
Mass-Builder Fajita-spiced Tempeh, Quinoa & Sweetcorn Plate brings Mexican flavour to a plate that delivers 58g of protein for 924 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 175g tempeh
- 255g quinoa
- 80g courgette
- 80g sweetcorn
- 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 sweetcorn, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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Slice the tempeh and pan-fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, then glaze with some of the sauce.
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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 sweetcorn for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: quinoa first, then the veg and tempeh, 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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