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Chicken rice and mega greens mega bowl with tzatziki

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This healthy dinner bowl with brown rice, grilled chicken, avocado, kale and brussel sprouts served with fresh tzatziki dressing for a nuritious meal

Wholegrains, like the brown rice in this recipe, are a major component of Mediterranean cooking, offering multiple health benefits. They are great plant sources of protein and fibre, and also contain a range of vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals that improve your health.

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Ingredients

Tzatziki

Method

1.Make tzatziki. Combine cucumber and salt in a bowl; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Drain cucumber in a colander; squeeze out excess liquid. Transfer to a clean bowl. Add remaining ingredients; stir to combine. Season to taste.
2.Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat; cook garlic for 30 seconds. Add rice; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until starting to crisp. Transfer rice mixture to a bowl; season to taste. Cover to keep warm.
3.Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in same pan; cook brussels sprouts, turning occasionally, for 5 minutes or until charred and tender. Add kale leaves; stir until wilted. Remove from pan; cover to keep warm.
4.Combine paprika and remaining oil in a large bowl; season. Add chicken; turn to coat. Heat extra oil in same pan over high heat; cook chicken, in batches, for 4 minutes each side or until cooked through. Remove from pan; slice thickly.
5.Divide rice among serving bowls; top with kale and brussels sprouts, avocado and pepitas, then chicken. Spoon over tzaztiki; sprinkle with extra dill.

For extra fibre and protein add a 400g can brown lentils, drained and rinsed, to the rice mixture.

This recipe is best made just before serving.

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