Sweet Chilli & Lime Green Lentil & Basmati Rice Bowl with Red Cabbage
Sweet Chilli & Lime Green Lentil & Basmati Rice Bowl with Red Cabbage brings Thai flavour to a plate that delivers 26g of protein for 516 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 200g lentils
- 150g basmati rice
- 80g red cabbage
- 80g spinach
- 25g sweet chilli sauce
- 15g juice of ½ lime
- 5g soy sauce
- 10g spring onions
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the red cabbage and spinach, 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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Simmer the cooked green lentils with a splash of stock for 5 minutes until they absorb the flavours.
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Combine the sweet chilli sauce, lime and soy, and toss through the protein and veg in the final minute of cooking.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the red cabbage and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: basmati rice first, then the veg and green lentil, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the spring onions.
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