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Balanced LunchIndian High FibreVeganGluten Free

Spiced Tomato Masala Chickpea with Wild Rice, Peas & Butternut Squash

Ready in about 40 minutes, this punchy chickpea and wild rice dish is built for maintenance — 586 kcal and 28g protein.

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Ingredients

  • 200g chickpeas
  • 150g wild rice
  • 80g peas
  • 80g butternut squash
  • 80g onion
  • 150g chopped tomatoes
  • 6g garlic
  • 5g ginger
  • 1 tsp each cumin, turmeric & garam masala
  • fresh coriander

Method

  1. 1

    Prep everything first: wash and trim the peas and butternut squash, then measure out the sauce ingredients.

  2. 2

    Cook the wild rice blend according to the pack, usually 20-25 minutes, then drain.

  3. 3

    Pat the chickpeas dry and roast at 200°C for 20 minutes until crisp, tossing halfway.

  4. 4

    Soften the onion for 5 minutes, add garlic, ginger and spices for 1 minute, then pour in the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes into a thick masala.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the peas and butternut squash for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.

  6. 6

    Build the plate: wild rice first, then the veg and chickpea, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.

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