Mass-Builder Harissa Green Lentil, Couscous & Spinach Plate
A bright North African bowl: green lentil with couscous, butternut squash and spinach. Around 802 kcal and 43g protein per portion.
Ingredients
- 270g lentils
- 255g couscous
- 80g butternut squash
- 80g spinach
- 20g harissa paste
- 10g lemon juice
- 50g greek yoghurt
- 10g olive oil
- 30g pomegranate seeds
- fresh mint
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the butternut squash and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Pour just-boiled stock over the couscous, cover for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
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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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Loosen the harissa with lemon juice and brush it over the protein before cooking. Swirl a little extra harissa through the yoghurt to serve.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the butternut squash and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: couscous first, then the veg and green lentil, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh mint.
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Bulking upgrade: add the olive oil, pomegranate seeds for extra energy-dense calories.
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