Bicep bustin’ high-protein Bowl
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 623kcal
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Ingredients
- ½ cup (95 g) brown rice
- ½ cup (90 g) red lentils, dried (uncooked)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ zucchini
- 1 bell pepper, green
- ½ cup (80 g) sweet corn (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup (170 g) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp fajita spice mix (or 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika and ¼ tsp salt)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup (110 g) low fat cottage cheese
For garnish:
- 2 tbsp grated cheese
- 1 chili / jalapeño (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to packet instructions.
- Cook red lentils according to packet instructions.
- Chop zucchini, and the green bell pepper into thin slices. Grab the corn. Fry them in oil on medium heat for about 12 minutes, adding a little . If you don’t have a spice mix to hand simply add 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika and ¼ tsp salt. Add 1 cup rinsed and drained black beans after about five minutes.
- Assemble all in a bowl with grated cheese and add some Greek yogurt or cottage cheese for a final high-protein kick! (Nutritional information chart uses cottage cheese)
Nutrition
Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 103g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 1467mg | Fiber: 28g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 4212IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 8mg