High Protein Beef & Quinoa Biryani

30g Protein Per Serving!!

This dish is so tasty and is really rich in protein from the lean mince, quinoa, and beans while the olive oil adds healthy fats. Quinoa is a complete protein, providing all nine essential amino acids, and the variety of spices enhances the flavour without adding extra calories

Ingredients:

500g lean mince

150g dry quinoa (cooked)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 tsp garlic granules

2 tsp dried parsley

2 tbsp tandoori spice

4 tbsp smoked paprika

2 tbsp tikka curry powder

1 tbsp medium curry powder

1 tbsp turmeric

4 tbsp desiccated coconut

1 tbsp flaked almonds

2 tbsp chopped nuts(your choice)

1 tin (400g) chickpeas (or haricot beans, drained and rinsed)

1 tin (400g) black beans drained and rinsed)

2 Tablespoons sultanas

2 tablespoons dried cranberries

Water or stock for cooking quinoa

Method

Cook the Quinoa

Rinse the quinoa under cold water.

In a pot, add 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the lean mince and cook until browned.

Stir in the garlic granules, dried parsley, tandoori spice, smoked paprika, tikka curry powder, medium curry powder, and turmeric. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Mix in the cooked quinoa, desiccated coconut, flaked almonds, and chopped nuts. Stir well to combine.

Add the chickpeas and black beans, stirring until everything is evenly mixed and heated through.

Serve warm garnished with chopped spring onion, or herbs if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories Approximately 450 kcal

30g Protein per serving