Tomato & Basil Black Bean, Couscous & Kale Plate
Ready in about 21 minutes, this bright black bean and couscous dish is built for maintenance — 591 kcal and 31g protein.
Ingredients
- 200g black beans
- 150g couscous
- 80g red pepper
- 80g kale
- 200g chopped tomatoes
- 9g garlic
- 5g olive oil
- a handful of fresh basil
- 8g parmesan
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the peppers and kale, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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2
Pour just-boiled stock over the couscous, cover for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
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3
Warm the black beans in a pan with a splash of water and the seasoning, lightly crushing a few to thicken.
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Gently fry the garlic in the olive oil, add the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10-12 minutes until rich. Tear in the basil at the end.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the peppers and kale for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the plate: couscous first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the parmesan.
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