Teriyaki Green Lentil, Basmati Rice & Carrot Plate
Ready in about 30 minutes, this cosy green lentil and basmati rice dish is built for maintenance — 540 kcal and 28g protein.
Ingredients
- 200g lentils
- 150g basmati rice
- 80g mangetout
- 80g carrots
- 30g teriyaki sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 5g ginger
- 5g sesame seeds
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the mangetout and carrot, 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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Whisk the teriyaki sauce with the grated garlic and ginger. Add to the pan for the final 2 minutes and let it bubble into a sticky glaze.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the mangetout and carrot for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: basmati rice first, then the veg and green lentil, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the sesame seeds.
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