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Vegetarian Burrito Bowl

Lunch
This recipe is a delicious vegetarian dish full of amazing taste and flavour. This hits all the nutrition markers and is absolutely perfect for a day that you have exercised.
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Calories573kcal
Carbs70g
Protein24g
Fats19g
For Intensive Exercise
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Performance Benefits

This recipe would make a great recovery meal after intense exercise as is contains a good amount of each macronutrient
Health Benefits

This recipe is a great source of fiber, which helps keep your gut healthy and lowers your risk of diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
Expert Tips

Serve the dish on a bed of pearl couscous cooked according to instructions then top with hummus, guacamole or tzatziki.

Equipment

  • Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 Potatoes (cubed)
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Red chilli (diced)
  • 1 Onion (thinly sliced)
  • 6 Mushrooms chopped
  • 200 g Chickpeas
  • 100 g Mixed vegetables (I used, Green Isle mixed vegetables)
  • 1 Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 100 g Couscous
  • 50 g Cheddar cheese (grated)
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground pepper
  • 2 clove Garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tsp Cumin (seeds)
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 tbsp Tomato puree

Optional toppings: hummus, guacamole or tzatziki

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    Instructions

    • Par boil the potatoes for 7-8 minutes, don't let them get too soft.
    • Place a pan on medium-high heat and add some olive oil.
    • To the pan add onions, garlic and salt and stir.
    • Now add the potatoes and the cumin seeds.
    • Next add the chilli, bell pepper, mushrooms and mixed vegetables, add salt and pepper and mix well.
    • The last vegetable to add is the chickpeas, add them in and mix again.
    • Now add the honey and tomato puree and mix well, there should be a little bit of moisture on the pan with the vegetables but not too much! Make sure its all cooked through.
    • Once ready, serve in a bowl and grate the cheese on top.

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 573kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.7gTrans Fat: 0.36gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 688mgPotassium: 1272mgFiber: 13.3gSugar: 12.2gVitamin A: 457ugVitamin C: 144mgCalcium: 297mgIron: 3.8mg
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