Smoky BBQ Green Lentil & Quinoa Bowl with Green Beans
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This American plate pairs green lentil with quinoa for 27g protein and roughly 502 kcal.
Ingredients
- 200g lentils
- 150g quinoa
- 80g green beans
- 80g red pepper
- 30g bbq sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3g garlic
- 10g spring onions
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the green beans and peppers, 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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Simmer the cooked green lentils with a splash of stock for 5 minutes until they absorb the flavours.
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Mix the BBQ sauce with smoked paprika and garlic. Brush over the protein for the last few minutes of cooking so it chars without burning.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the green beans and peppers for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: quinoa first, then the veg and green lentil, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the spring onions.
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